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FTSU-100 Time and Frequency Distribution and Transfer Switch

The FTSU-100 is a high performance signal distribution amplifier designed for use with the Brandywine model PTS Precision Time System.  Available in 1U and 2U sizes, both versions have hitless switching and very low phase noise outputs.

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  • Frequency and time outputs
  • Low phase noise frequency output
  • 1PPS output
  • Hitless fequency switching

Frequency Inputs



Frequency 5 or 10 MHz, +/- 5PPM




Amplitude & Impedance 0.5-1Vrms. 1Vrms nominal, 50 Ohms




Isolation Transformer coupled




Number of Inputs 2, SMA connectors




Pulse Inputs Option



1PPS 2




Amplitude 1-6 Vpp




Input Impedance 5k Ohms, nominal




Number of Inputs 2




Connector type SMA











Fault Inputs




Number of Inputs 2




Signal Type TTL




Active Level Link selectable for active high or low




Action Forces on-line changeover when active




Reference Frequency Outputs




Frequency Same as input, 5MHz or 10MHz




Output Level +13 dBm, +/- 2dBm, short-circuit proof




Number of Outputs Up to eight




Connector Type SMA




Stability, without input 3X10-9, 0 to +60C




Harmonic Distortion -30 dBc




Cross Talk -60 dBc




Spurious -80 dBc




Phase Noise See Table 1




Synthesizer Derived from osc locked to reference



Number of Outputs Up to five




Frequencies 5 MHz, 10 MHz or 64.8 MHz




Output Characteristics Same as for Reference Frequency




Number of Outputs Up to four. Link selectable between



Reference Frequency and Synthesizer





Output Characteristcs Same as for Reference Frequency










Time Code Out





Amplitude 2 +/- .25 Vpp into 50 Ohms



Protection Short-circuit proof



Number of outputs Up to eight



Connector SMA



Pulse Outputs
Number of outputs Five

Output level 0 V to +4.5, +/- .5V into 50 Ohms

Pulse width 20 microseconds

Protection Short-circuit proof

Connector SMA





Status Output (Alarm)

Type Dry relay form C contacts

Link options


Alarm function Summary of all input/output alarms