Translators

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The Translators family provides flexible logic-level conversion and distribution tools for mixed-standard experimental setups. Designed to interface NIM, TTL, ECL, and other logic formats, these modules ensure reliable signal compatibility, fan-out, and conditioning across detector electronics, trigger systems, and data-acquisition chains.

With high bandwidth, low propagation delay, and support for common-input fan-out configurations, the family enables seamless integration of heterogeneous instrumentation. Solutions range from compact fixed-function translators to programmable FPGA-based platforms capable of implementing custom logic, timing, and conversion functions for complex experimental environments.

  • Reliable translation between NIM, TTL, ECL and related logic standards with low latency

  • High-frequency operation and fast rise/fall times for precision timing and trigger paths

  • Integrated fan-out and common-input distribution for scalable signal routing

  • Programmable logic and expandable I/O options for custom trigger and interface architectures

Translators Models

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DT5495

DT5495

  • User Programmable FPGA

  • Compact Desktop form factor

  • Up to 162 inputs, up to 130 outputs
N89

N89

  • 8 NIM-TTL, 8 TTL-NIM translator channels

  • Less than 10 ns input/output delay

  • 60 MHz max. operating frequency
V538A

V538A

  • 8 independent NIM to ECL/NIM and ECL to NIM/ECL channels

  • NIM and ECL fan-out of 2

  • 300 MHz maximum operating frequency
V2495

V2495

  • User customisable FPGA Unit

  • LVDS/ECL/PECL inputs (differential)

  • 64 inputs, expandable to 162 (with 32 outputs)
N638

N638

  • 16 independent NIM to ECL/NIM and ECL to NIM/ECL channels

  • NIM fan-out of two

  • 300 MHz maximum operating frequency
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Name
Package
No. Of Sections
Function
Inputs per Section
Outputs per Section
I/O delay (ns)
Input Bandwidth (MHz)
In Conn.
Out Conn.
DT5495

DT5495

Desktop

1

Depending on board configuration

64 ECL/PECL/LVDS +2 bidirectional NIM/TTL (expandable up to 162)

32 LVDS+2 bidirectional NIM/TTL (expandable up to 130)

n/a

Section A/B: 200, Section C/D: 250

Robinson Nugent Flat/ LEMO

Robinson Nugent Flat/ LEMO
N89

N89

NIM

2

NIM to TTL; TTL to NIM

4 + 4

4 + 4

< 10

60 / 40

LEMO

LEMO
V538A

V538A

VME

1

NIM to ECL/NIM; ECL to NIM/ECL

8 NIM / 8 ECL

2x8 NIM / 2x8 ECL

< 3

300

LEMO / Std. Flat

LEMO / Std. Flat
V2495

V2495

VME

1

Depending on board configuration

64 ECL/PECL/LVDS +2 bidirectional NIM/TTL (expandable up to 162)

32 LVDS+2 bidirectional NIM/TTL (expandable up to 130)

n/a

Section A/B: 200, Section C/D: 250

Robinson Nugent Flat/ LEMO

Robinson Nugent Flat/ LEMO
N638

N638

NIM

2

NIM to ECL/NIM; ECL to NIM/ECL

8 NIM / 8 ECL

2x8 NIM / 8 ECL

< 3.5

300

LEMO / Std. Flat

LEMO / Std. Flat