Overview
The THS788PFD is a highly advanced four-channel timing measurement unit (TMU) developed by Texas Instruments. This device incorporates a time-to-digital converter (TDC) architecture, enabling fast and accurate timing measurements. It is particularly designed for applications requiring high precision and reliability in timing measurements.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Package | HTQFP-100 with heat slug |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Single-Shot Accuracy | 8 ps |
| Resolution (LSB) | 13 ps |
| Master Clock Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Interface Type | LVDS-compatible for event inputs and serial result outputs |
| Maximum Timestamp Speed | 200 MSPS |
| Programming Interface | 50-MHz LVCMOS |
| Process Technology | TI's RF SiGe process |
Key Features
- High accuracy timing measurements with 8 ps single-shot accuracy and 13 ps resolution.
- Four independent channels for timestamping with LVDS-compatible interfaces.
- Programmable data length, frequency, and data-rate mode (DDR and normal) for the serial-result interface.
- Event channels can be programmed to take timestamps on rising or falling edges.
- Event management mode with programmable wait times before measurements.
- Low power consumption and high timing accuracy due to TI's RF SiGe process technology.
Applications
The THS788PFD is suitable for a variety of applications that require precise timing measurements, such as:
- High-speed data acquisition systems.
- Particle physics and nuclear physics experiments.
- Aerospace and defense systems.
- Medical imaging and diagnostics.
- High-frequency trading and financial systems.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the THS788PFD?
The THS788PFD is a four-channel timing measurement unit (TMU) that incorporates a time-to-digital converter (TDC) architecture for fast and accurate timing measurements. - What is the package type of the THS788PFD?
The THS788PFD is available in an HTQFP-100 package with a heat slug on top for easy heat-sink access. - What is the single-shot accuracy of the THS788PFD?
The THS788PFD has a single-shot accuracy of 8 ps. - What is the resolution of the TDC in the THS788PFD?
The TDC has a resolution of 13 ps (LSB). - What is the maximum speed at which each channel can process timestamps?
Each channel can process timestamps at a maximum speed of 200 MSPS. - What type of interfaces does the THS788PFD use for event inputs and serial result outputs?
The THS788PFD uses LVDS-compatible interfaces for all of its event inputs and serial result outputs. - How is the THS788PFD programmed?
The THS788PFD is programmed through a 50-MHz LVCMOS interface. - What process technology is used in the THS788PFD?
The THS788PFD is built using TI's RF SiGe process technology. - What are some common applications of the THS788PFD?
The THS788PFD is used in high-speed data acquisition systems, particle physics and nuclear physics experiments, aerospace and defense systems, medical imaging, and high-frequency trading systems. - Is the THS788PFD RoHS compliant?
Yes, the THS788PFD is RoHS compliant.
