The Keysight M9032A PXIe System Synchronization Module is a single-slot, 3U PXIe module engineered to deliver high-performance synchronization and triggering across multiple PXIe modules and chassis. Built around a high-quality Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) reference clock and compliant with the PXI Express Hardware Specification, this module ensures precise timing and repeatable measurements in complex test setups. The onboard Virtex UltraScale+ VU3P FPGA enables advanced customization through PathWave software.
Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: 3U PXIe module, single-slot configuration
• Reference Clock: High-quality Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO)
• FPGA: Virtex UltraScale+ VU3P
• System Sync Connectors: 1 upstream, 1 downstream per M9032A module
• System Sync Features: Forward and reverse clock links for cable delay measurement and compensation; up to 12 LVDS pairs for low-latency triggering; 4 MGT pairs (TX/RX) supporting data rates up to 5 Gbps
• Front Panel Connectors: 4 x SMP male connectors for external reference clock I/O, programmable triggers, and time reference/PPS input
– Key Features
• Multi-module and multi-chassis synchronization and triggering via System Sync standard
• Distribution of reference clock, low-latency LVDS triggers, and high-bandwidth data through Multi-Gigabit Transceiver links
• Time synchronization to common time standards, enabling precise time-stamping across spatially dispersed equipment
• Soft Front Panel (SFP) for graphical configuration, connection status monitoring, and firmware updates
– Software Integration
• PathWave Test Sync Executive for rapid development of multi-channel, real-time synchronous solutions
• PathWave FPGA environment for system-level customization and custom logic insertion
• Driver support for M9032x module series
– Compatibility
Designed for integration with Keysight PXIe chassis and modular instruments requiring precision synchronization across distributed test systems.
