TSC 4340A Fiber optic distribution amplifier expands Universal Time Code system outputs0 pages
TIMING, TEST & MEASUREMENT
nnnnSymmetriconr
nnnn4340A
nnnnFiberoptic Distribution Amplifier
nnnnKEY FEATURES
nnnnCost-Effective Upgrade Path
nnnnAbility to Expand System Outputs as
nnnnNeeded (Add Outputs One at a Time)
nnnnCapacity at the High End is Extensive
nnnnDual Redundant Power Supplies
nnnnCan Be Hot-Swapped to Maintain
nnnnContinuous Operation
nnnn1 U Rack Mount Chassis
nnnnSFP Transceiver Sockets Enable Easy
nnnnReconfiguration
nnnnThe Universal Time & Frequency System
nnnn(UTFS) distributes precise time and frequen-
nnnncy signals via optical fiber to local and
nnnnremote locations. At the front end of the
nnnnUTFS is the Universal Time Code Generator
nnnn(UTCG), a state-of-the-art multiplexer that
nnnnlinks to
nnnnfrequency, 1PPS and IRIG-B references. In
nnnnturn, the UTCG simultaneously outputs all
nnnntiming signals—RF signals, serial time
nnnncodes and pulsed outputs—on a single fiber
nnnnto as many as four Time Code Translators
nnnn(TCTs) at remote locations.
nnnnThe Fiberoptic Distribution Amplifier pro-
nnnnvides a means to expand beyond the four
nnnnfiberoptic outputs from the UTCG.
nnnnCustomers starting out with a minimal con-
nnnnfiguration system
nnnncan readily add functionality—in the form
nnnnof additional Time Code Translators with
nnnnaccompanying output modules—as organi-
nnnnzational needs and budgets increase.
nnnnEXPANSIVE CAPABILITY
nnnnFor example, a Fiberoptic Distribution
nnnnAmplifier with one input transceiver and 8
nnnnoutput transceivers can multiply one UTCG
nnnnoutput to 8. In this scenario, the customer
nnnncan add 32 fiberoptic outputs to the system
nnnnby adding four expansion chassis. By adding
nnnnone more distribution level, the number of
nnnnfiberoptic outputs and potential TCTs in the
nnnnsystem can increase to at least 256. And
nnnnupgrading is as easy as adding hardware.
nnnnNo configuration is necessary. Hot swap
nnnnSFP sockets for fiber optic transceivers pro-
nnnnvides easy expansion or transceiver
nnnnreplacement for different networks. An AC
nnnnor DC hot swap redundant supply can be
nnnnordered with the unit.
nnnnTSC 4340A Fiberoptic Distribution Amplifier
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