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V538A

8 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator

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

  • NIM and ECL fan-out of 2

  • 300 MHz maximum operating frequency

  • COMMON IN input with a fan-out of 16 (both NIM and ECL)

  • I/O delay <5 ns

The CAEN Mod. V538A is a 1-unit wide VME module housing 8 independent logic level translators.
Each of the 8 channels accepts a NIM or ECL signal and provides two NIM and two ECL outputs (OUT 0÷7 A, B). The NIM and ECL inputs of each channel are ORed prior to fan-out.
The maximum operating frequency is 300 MHz.
Two front panel input bridged connectors accept a COMMON IN NIM signal, which allows the use of the module as a fan-out of 16 NIM and 16 ECL signals.

Accessories

A954

A954

Cable assembly 2.54mm 34 pin female to two 2.54mm 16 pin female - 50 cm

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V538AB – 8 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator (noJAUX)

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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

    Technical Specifications

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    Packaging

    1-unit wide 6U VME module

    Inputs

    • IN 0-7 NIM: NIM logic level, 50 Ω impedance, Reflections < 3%, for input risetimes > 2 ns
    • IN 0-7 ECL: Std. ECL logic levels, 110 Ω impedance
    • Reflections < 10%, for input risetimes > 2 ns
    • COMM: Std. NIM Level, high impedance, Reflections < 10%, for input risetimes > 2 ns

    Outputs

    OUT 0-7 A, B NIM: Std. NIM levels on 50 Ω impedance, Risetime: < 2 ns;

    OUT 0-7 A, B ECL: Differential ECL levels on 110 Ω impedance, Risetime: < 2 ns

    Max. frequency

    • NIM input: 300 MHz (50% duty cycle)
    • ECL input: 250 MHz (50% duty cycle)

    Min. signal FWHM

    3 ns for NIM/ECL input/output

    I/O delay

    • ECL IN to NIM OUT: 2.5 ns;
    • ECL IN to ECL OUT: 2.5 ns;
    • NIM IN to ECL OUT: 3.5 ns;
    • NIM IN to NIM OUT: 3.5 ns COMMON IN to NIM OUT: 4 ns;
    • COMMON IN to ECL OUT: 4 ns

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