Translators
Digital
Overview
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.
Highlights
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Reliable translation between NIM, TTL, ECL and related logic standards with low latency
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High-frequency operation and fast rise/fall times for precision timing and trigger paths
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Integrated fan-out and common-input distribution for scalable signal routing
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Programmable logic and expandable I/O options for custom trigger and interface architectures
Translators Models
DT5495
Programmable Logic Unit
N89
NIM - TTL - NIM Adapter
V538A
8 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator
V2495
Programmable Logic Unit PLUS
N638
16 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator and Fan Out
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Package | No. Of Sections | Function | Inputs per Section | Outputs per Section | I/O delay (ns) | Input Bandwidth (MHz) | In Conn. | Out Conn. | |
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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 | |
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N89 |
NIM | 2 | NIM to TTL; TTL to NIM | 4 + 4 | 4 + 4 | < 10 | 60 / 40 | LEMO | LEMO | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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