Interface Card; Pulser - Princeton Instruments PI-MAX System Manual

Chapter 14

Interface Card

PCI Card: This interface card is required when the system interface uses the TAXI
protocol rather than USB 2.0. The PCI card plugs-into the host computer's
motherboard and provides the serial communication interface between the host
computer and the ST-133. Through WinView/32 or WinSpec/32, the card can be
used in either
transfer to be interrupt-driven and can give higher performance in some situations.
PCI(Timer)
USB 2.0 Card: This interface card is required when the system interface uses the
USB 2.0 protocol rather the TAXI protocol and the computer does not have native
USB 2.0 support. The USB 2.0 card plugs-into the host computer's motherboard and
provides the communication interface between the host computer and the ST-133.
The USB 2.0 PCI card (70USB90011) by Orange Micro is recommended for desktop
computers; the SIIG, Inc. USB 2.0 PC Card, Model US2246 is recommended for
laptop computers. See www.orangemicro.com or www.siig.com , respectively, for
more information.

Pulser

PTG: The optional Princeton Instruments Programmable Timing Generator (PTG)
is a plug-in module designed for operation in the ST-133. Incorporating the Timing
Generator into the Controller in this manner allows pulsed operation of the PI-MAX
Intensified Camera in pulsed measurements without the inconvenience and expense
of a separate timing generator.
DG535: The optional Stanford Research DG535 Digital Delay and Pulse Generator
can provide four precisely timed logic transitions or two precisely controlled pulses.
The four digitally controlled time intervals may be programmed from the front
panel or via the GPIB Interface. Front panel BNCs provide high slew rate outputs
for TTL, ECL, NIM or continuously adjustable levels. The outputs may be set to
drive either 50 ohm or high impedance loads. The high accuracy (1 ppm), precision
(5 ps), wide range (0 to 1000 s), and low jitter (50 ps) make the DG535 the ideal
solution to many difficult timing problems.
DG535s for use with a PI-MAX system should have Inhibit available at the front
panel. The Inhibit function is enabled in units purchased from Princeton
Instruments. All DG535s have the inhibit function; it's just not brought out to the
front panel in standard units. The modification to make Inhibit available at the front
panel is straightforward. A customer-owned DG535 can be easily modified by a
qualified technician to implement the Inhibit Option. This can be done in the field
or at the factory. Contact Princeton Instruments for details. See page 232 for contact
information.
System Component Descriptions
or
High Speed PCI
allows data transfer to be controlled by a polling timer.
mode.
PCI(Timer) High Speed PCI
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allows data