Model 588 | 0.001 Hz to 10 MHz1U Rackmount Digital Delay / Pulse Generator

BNC's Model 588 offers an innovative approach to high-quality timing and synchronizing systems. Giving users 8 channels of precision timing in a package designed for remote applications and large system gating/synchronizing.

Our precision clock and many channel features compliment the low-profile packaging to give system integrators a refined rack-mount alternative to multiple boxes and cables cobbled together around a test setup.

The Model 588 can accept a low amplitude clock frequency down to 20 mV, up to 100 MHz. This offers the ability to phase-lock directly to a laser photodiode signal, providing system timing synchronicity with the laser with very low jitter (< 50 ps). The 588 offers TCP/IP communication methods for SCPI commands. Complimentary NI certified LabVIEW drivers available.

Overview

Overview 

Quick Specs

Applications

  • Channels: 4 or 8 Independent Channels
  • Delay Resolution: 250 ps 
  • Accuracy: 1 ns + 0.0001x delay
  • Jitter: < 50 ps RMS 
  • Voltage: TTL / 20 V Adjustable
  • Memory: 24 Storage Slots
  • Timing and Synchronizing 
  • Pulse Picking
Channel Modes Applications

Independent Channel Enable/Disable Delayed Channel Enable – allows flashlamp/diodes to be fired, stabilizing the laser before the Qswitch or shutter is enabled.

Single shot or Burst mode laser pulse bursts, controlling either just to Qswitch or entire laser. Duty Cycle mode allows firing laser at an optimal rate, but picking pulses out at the user required rate. Output Multiplexer allows any combination of channels to be output on any of the output ports, providing very complex pulse trains.

Specifications 

I/O CONFIGURATION

Models Number of Independent Outputs

588-4C

588-8C

4 Channels

8 Channels

OUTPUT MODULE (AT20)

TTL/CMOS Mode 
Output Impedance High 
Output Level 4.0 V (typical) into 1 kΩ
Rise Time (10% - 90%) 3ns (typical)
Jitter 50 ps RMS channel to channel
Adjustable Mode
Output Level 2.0 V to 20.0 VDC into 1 kΩ or 1.0 V to 10.0 VDC into 50 Ω
Amplitude Resolution 10 mV
Current 200 mA typical, 400 mA (short pulses)
Rise Time (10% - 90%) 15 ns (typical) @ 20V into Hi-Z (25 ns typ @ 10V into 50 Ω)
Slew Rate > 0.1V/ns
Overshoot < 100mV + 10% of pulse amplitude

INPUT MODULE (IA15) 

Trigger Input
Function Generate individual pulses, start a burst or continuous stream
Rate DC to 1/ (200 ns + longest active pulse). Maximum of 10MHz
Slope Rising or Falling
Threshold 200 mV to 15 VDC
Maximum Input 60 V Peak
Resolution 10 mV
Trigger Accuracy ±3% of Threshold Voltage
Impedance 1.5 kΩ + 40pF
Trigger Jitter < 800 ps RMS
Insertion Delay < 180 ns
Minimum Pulse Width 2 ns
Gate Input
Mode Pulse or Output Inhibit
Polarity Active High or  Active Low
Channel Behavior Global and Individual Channel
Pulse Inhibit Delay 120ns
Output Inhibit Delay 50ns

FEATURES

User Setting Storage 24 Memory Location
Communications USB, RS-232, and Ethernet 
External Clock In 10 MHz – 100 MHz in 1 MHz increments
External Clock Out T0, Rate, Channel, 2x ExtPLL, 1x EXTPLL,  ½ ExtPLL, ¼ Ext, 40 MHz, 20 MHz, 10 MHz, 5 MHz or Disabled.

PHYSICAL and ENVIRONMENTAL

Dimensions 19” x 10” x 1.75” [843 x 254 x 45mm]
Weight 8 lbs [17.6 kg]
Power 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz <3 A
Fuse 3.15 A, 250 V Time-lag (Qty 2)
Operating Temp 32 - 104°F [0 - 40°C]
Transportation & Storage Temp -40 - 158°F [-40 - 70°C]

Shipping Dimensions 24x19x7"
Shipping Weights 10 lbs

INTERNAL RATE GENERATOR

Rate 0.0002 Hz to 10.000 MHz
Resolution 10 ns
Accuracy 1 ns + .0001 x period
Jitter < 50 ps RMS
Settling 1 period
Burst mode 1 to 1,000,000 pulses
Timebase 100 MHz, low jitter PLL
Oscillator 50 MHz, 25 ppm
System output modes Single Shot, Burst, Duty Cycle, Continuous
Pulse control Internal Rate Generator, External Trigger, External Gate

PROGRAMMABLE TIMING GENERATOR

CHANNEL FEATURES

Channel Output Modes Single Shot, Burst, Continuous, Duty Cycle
Control modes Internally Triggered, Externally Triggered, and External Gate. Each channel may be independently set to any of the modes
Output Multiplexer Any/all channels may be multiplexed to any/all
Delayed output Output to 9,999,999 pulses
Timebase Same as Internal Rate generator
Pulse Polarity Normal, Complemented, and Inverted

DELAY

Range 0 - 1000 s
Accuracy 1 ns + .0001 x setpoint
Resolution 250 ps
Pulse Inhibit Delay < 120 ns (typical)
Output Inhibit Delay < 50 ns (typical)

WIDTH

Range 10ns - 1000 s
Accuracy 1 ns + .0001 x setpoint
Resolution 10 ns

SYSTEM OPTIONS

TZ50

Replaces Standard (AT20) TTL Hi-Z output with 50 Ω output impedance (for driving 50 Ω loads).

* Adjustable output module remains the same

I Incrementing (provide automatic high speed incrementing/decrementing of delay and/or pulse width for each channel)
DT15 Dual trigger logic - provides additional trigger via gate input
EU Replaces US standard plug to European standard plug
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