WILDSTAR Clock Distribution Module – WP9CC0
The WILDSTAR™ Clock Distribution Module allows for synchronization of up to 12 Backplanes worth of ADC/DAC WFMC+. It provides the capability to synchronize up to 960 ADC/DAC channels, utilizing 12 Radial Clock Distribution Boards and 240 Quad Channel ADC/DAC WFMC+.
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The WILDSTAR Clock Distribution Module allows for synchronization of up to 12 Backplanes worth of ADC/DAC WFMC+, with 12 differential clock outputs, 12 single-ended trigger outputs, and optional 12 single-ended reference clock outputs.
The Module is powered by a Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC EV Motherboard Controller.
It is designed for a standard 19″ rack and supported for air- or conduction-cooled environments.
General Features
- Provides Capability to Synchronize up to 12 Backplanes worth of ADC/DAC WFMC+
- With 12 Radial Clock Distribution boards, provides Capability to Synchronize up to 240 WFMC+ Cards (960 ADC/DAC Channels Using Quad Channel ADC/DAC WFMC+)
- 12 Single-Ended Clock Outputs (SMA)
- 12 Single-Ended Trigger Outputs (SMA)
- Optional 12 Single-Ended Reference Clock Outputs (SMA)
- Front Panel LEDs for Board Status (PLL Lock, Power Good, etc)
- Supports Clock Frequencies Up to 8GHz
- Trigger Outputs are Synchronized to Reference Clock
- Ultra-Low Phase Noise Distribution
Selectable Clock and Trigger Sources
- Dynamically Selectable Clock Source
- External RF Connections (SMA)
- Variable Frequency PLL Synthesizer
- Fixed Frequency PLL
- Fixed Frequency Oscillator
- Dynamically Selectable Reference Clock Source
- External RF Connections (SMA)
- Divided Clock
- Fixed Frequency Oscillator
- Ultra-Low Phase Noise OCXO
- Dynamically Selectable Trigger Source
- External RF Connections (SMA)
- Divided Reference Clock
- Front Panel Push Button
- Software Initiated Trigger
System Management
- Flexible Board Control
- Front-Panel UART Interface
- Back-Panel Ethernet Interface
- System Management (VITA 46.11) compatible Xilinx® Zynq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC (XCZU5EV)
- On-Board current, voltage, and temperature monitoring sensors
- Diagnostic monitoring and configuration
- High Output Swing
- Typically 800mV Peak-Peak @ 100MHz output
- Typically 500mV Peak-Peak @ 4GHz output
Mechanical and Environmental
- Standard 19” Rack
- 2U Chassis when Option Reference Clock SMAs are not populated
- 3U Chassis when Option Reference Clock SMAs are populated
- Integrated EMI/Crosstalk Shielding
- Commercial temperatures supported. Industrial temperatures available.
- Air cooled supported. Conduction cooled available.
- Diagnostic monitoring and configuration
- Current, Voltage and Temperature Monitoring Sensors
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