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User Programmable FPGA
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Compact Desktop form factor
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Up to 162 inputs, up to 130 outputs
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

User Programmable FPGA
Compact Desktop form factor
Up to 162 inputs, up to 130 outputs
8 NIM-TTL, 8 TTL-NIM translator channels
Less than 10 ns input/output delay
60 MHz max. operating frequency

8 independent NIM to ECL/NIM and ECL to NIM/ECL channels
NIM and ECL fan-out of 2
300 MHz maximum operating frequency

User customisable FPGA Unit
LVDS/ECL/PECL inputs (differential)
64 inputs, expandable to 162 (with 32 outputs)

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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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 |