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The AMC096 is a single module, compact size (mid-size and full- size options are available) AdvancedMCTM (AMC) 24-channel isolated digital input board. The AMC096 has twelve voltage source +5 to +66 V opto-isolated channels and twelve contact sense +5 to +66 V opto-isolated channels.

The digital inputs can be simultaneously used in more than one of several modes. For example, each input channel can be used to periodically read the current state of a contact closure, and to count the number of times that the closure was opened or closed over a period of time (de-bounce time).

Each input channel is independent and is processed separately, so activity on one channel has no effect on other channels. A change of state on one channel can be detected and stored while the de-bouncer is timing on another channel.

The AMC004 provides a complete GPS bus-level timing solution to a μTCA/ATCA system. The on-board GPS receiver is used to discipline the local oscillator and cancel out any oscillator drift or aging. Precision UTC timestamps and GPS location/time/status are all made available via PCIe/SRIO registers to the host CPU/application. Time trigger output and time event interrupts synchronized to GPS UTC are available under host control. GPS location/time/status data Broadcast/Unicast output via backplane Ethernet with selectable bonding/failover behavior. The disciplined clock, 1PPS, divided-down clock, and time trigger may be output in any combination to the TCLKA / TCLKB / TCLKC / TCLKD backplane channels. PPS IN synchronization pulse usually comes from the on-board GPS but can alternatively come from the front/back inputs if the GPS signal is not available.

A backup battery or SuperCap provides non-volatile storage of the Almanac, Ephemeris, and Last position data to enable rapid “warm start” re-acquisition usually within 35 seconds. The module has a serial port in the front that enables advanced configuration and monitoring support. Locking/holdover status is also available via IPMI sensors. A secondary serial port enables NMEA data in/out.

The AMC005 provides a complete, feature-rich, GPS / PTP (1588) / IRIG / NTP bus-level timing solution to a μTCA/ATCA system, with exceptional flexibility.

The on-board GPS receiver or 1PPS or IRIG input is used to discipline the local oscillator and cancel out any oscillator drift or aging. Precision UTC timestamps and GPS location/time/status are all made available via PCIe registers to the host CPU/application. Time trigger output and time event interrupts synchronized to GPS UTC are available under host control. GPS location/time/status data Broadcast/Unicast output via backplane Ethernet with selectable bonding/failover behaviour.

The board can demodulate IRIG Amplitude Modulated (AM) signals and receive/transmit IRIG DC Level Shift (DCLS) signals. The disciplined clock, 1PPS, divided-down clocks, IRIG DCLS, and time trigger may be output in any combination to the TCLKA / TCLKB / TCLKC / TCLKD backplane channels.

The board acts as a Grand-Master Clock/Clock Bridge between GPS / PTP (1588) / IRIG / NTP to provide enhanced flexibility to your system design. The board also supports Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) to eliminate clock drift at the Ethernet PHY level.

A backup battery or SuperCap provides non-volatile storage of the Almanac, Ephemeris, and Last position data to enable rapid “warm start” re-acquisition, usually within 35 seconds. The module’s console is available via front serial or SSH via Ethernet. Locking/holdover status is also available via IPMI sensors. A secondary serial port enables GPS NMEA data in/out.