Theory of Operation 8
16800 Series Portable Logic Analyzers Service Guide 173
Trigger IN/OUT These two BNCs function as an external trigger
out and arm in signaling between frames or other test
equipment. The TRIGGER OUT is a simple 3-state LVTTL 50 Ω
line drive circuit. TRIGGER IN (ARM) is complicated by the
need to handle variable threshold levels. The circuit consists of
a programmable 12 bit DAC and comparator. This combined
with a level shift and divide circuit allows for a ±5V input
range, 200 mV minimum swing, and 50 mV threshold steps.
Clock IN This BNC input is specifically for a 10 MHz clock
signal from an oscilloscope or other source. The signal is AC
coupled and passed through a 10X multiplier part (low jitter)
and then fed to the FPGA as one of the 100 MHz clock source
choices. Using this input allows two measurement instruments
to run on the same time base and maintain correct time
alignment over long aquisitions.
PLD
The PLD is the low level system control element powered from
the AUX +5 V rail and continuously ON. It logically controls the
soft power ON/OFF through signal lines to the CPU and power
switch monitoring. It physically turns power ON/OFF via power
on/off signals on the power supply sense cables. In addition to
the power switch starting a power down sequence, two
additional monitoring circuits (overtemp and voltage rail) may
cause the PLD to initiate power down. Both of these conditions
are "latched" faults and require removing the power cord for 15
seconds to clear the condition.
Voltage Rail Monitor All six voltage rails are continuously
monitored for an under voltage fault condition. This could be
caused by such things as a failed power supply or a short circuit
within the instrument. When detected, both power supplies are
immediately shut down. At power up, there is a one second
time delay to allow the power to stabalize before the monitoring
circuit is enabled.
Overtemp Monitor A temperature monitoring circuit protects
the instrument from thermal damage due to things such as
failed fans or blocked frame vents. The circuit first notifies the
CPU of a problem which then prompts the user with a warning
message and initiates a soft power down. If the soft power
down fails, a forced power down is initiated after about two
minutes.
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