CAMAC MODEL 7126 LEVEL TRANSLATOR

Description

The model 7126 is a 16-channel level translator packaged in a double width CAMAC module. It simultaneously converts in any direction between NIM, TTL and ECL logic families. In addition, a logical "OR" is possible for the ECL input and the NIM/TTL input. The input to output is direct coupled with the output duration equal to the input duration. Each channel has a single input connector which accepts a fast negative NIM level with 50 ohm input impedance and a positive TTL level with 500 ohms impedance. This produces a positive TTL output capable of driving a 50 ohm load and a bridged NIM output that drives two 50 ohm loads. The NIM output stage is current-switching which allows pulse clipping and is protected from damage due to shorted cables.




 Input Characteristics

 NIM/TTL      16 inputs, one per channel, LEMO style connector; accepts both

        negative NIM or positive TTL pulses or levels.

        NIM: 50 ohms impedance +/-10%; -500 mV threshold; input protected

        to +/-8 VDC.

        TTL: 500 ohms impedance +/-10%; +1.2 Volt threshold; input

        protected to +/-8 VDC.



 ECL Input     16 inputs, one per channel; 2 x 17 pin header with lock and eject

        feature; accepts complementary ECL inputs; removable 110 ohm

        input termination; 200 mV differential threshold.



 Output Characteristics

 NIM Outputs     Two NIM outputs per channel; bridged -32 mA current switching,

        LEMO style connectors; delivers one double amplitude NIM level or

        two normal NIM levels into 50 ohms; 1.5 nsec rise and fall times.



 TTL Output     One TTL output per channel, LEMO style connector; sources 45 mA

        to drive 50 ohm load or 1000 standard TTL loads, sink current of

        100 mA; able to drive 100 standard TTL loads. 3.5 nsec rise and

        fall times.



 ECL Output     Complementary ECL, one per channel; 2 x 17 pin header with

        lock and eject feature; drives two 110 ohm ECL loads or up to

        30 daisy-chained loads. Normal ECL levels of -800 mV and -

        1.7 Volts, 2 nsec rise and fall times.





 General Characteristics

 Rate      DC to 150 MHz for NIM and ECL translation,

       DC to 100 MHz for TTL translation.



 Minimum     4 nsec for NIM and ECL translation,

 Pulse Widths    7 nsec for TTL translation.



 Delay      NIM, TTL or ECL input to NIM or ECL output = 5 nsec.

       NIM, TTL or ECL input to TTL output = 10 nsec.

 Power Requirements  + 6V @ 450 mA, - 6V @ 1290 mA

       +24V @ 110 mA, -24V @ 110 mA