Instruments: MTTIA

Description Build around 25ps (40Gsps) resolution Time stampers, 1K events memories, the MTTIA captures and analyses all rising or falling edge positions continuously, up to 2Ghz. At the instrument input, a 4Ghz crosspoint selects 2 signals among any of the 2 differential inputs or the 6 wide voltage range single ended input. Those signals are then routed to the patented time stamper cores.
After trigger reception, the time stampers store all the selected edges on the fly, up to 1K event per channel, with a resolution better than 25ps. The instrument can be self triggered, using its dedicated trigger input or aligned with another instrument through the sync manager.
Once the memory is filled, the hardwired post processor extracts the time interval between the 2 channels, as well as minimum, maximum and average interval.
In case a pseudo periodic signal is applied on one of its input, the TIA extracts Cycle to cycle Jitter, minimum, maximum and average period.
The instrument setup, event memory, status and memory reading is quickly performed through a LAN or USB bus. User WEB interface or DLL allow an easy integration in any existing environment.

Key Features Multiple inputs, dual time stamper, Time Interval Analyzer with embedded statistical calculation.
• 2 differentials input, 6 single ended Xpoint allows for any combination of rising or falling edge to be selected as the time stampers input
• TIA mode allows for pulse detection and Time Interval Measurement on the same input
• TIA mode allows for time Interval measurement between any combination of the 8 inputs
• Counter mode down to 500ps event spacing
• Period or time interval extraction
• Hardwired minimum, maximum, and average period calculation gives very fast response time
• Cycle to Cycle Jitter extraction for pseudo periodic signals
• Trigger mode:
   External trig input,
   Self triggering
   Latency counter
• Dedicated synchronization bus allows time alignment with other instruments
• User access to Event memory for external host computing

Applications High accuracy, extremely fast post processing and flexible programming make this instrument best in class for many applications such as:
• Device or system characterization
• Instrumentation
• Telecommunication
• Jitter analysis
• Physics experiments
• Test and measurement