The North Atlantic / Transmagnetics VXI-5390 Synchro/Resolver Processor is a VXIbus-compatible module engineered for high-precision conversion and simulation of synchro and resolver signals. It delivers accurate angle and position measurement critical to aerospace, defense, and industrial automation testing environments. The VXI-5390 processes dual independent channels simultaneously, supporting both signal acquisition and real-time simulation workflows within a modular VXI instrumentation framework.
Technical Specifications
Signal Processing
• Signal Type: Synchro and Resolver (selectable)
• Input Voltage Range: 1 VLL to 120 VLL (configurable)
• Input Frequency Range: 47 Hz to 10 kHz
• Input Excitation: User-selectable or internally generated
• Resolution: 16-bit or higher for angle output
• Accuracy: ±0.02° or better (typical)
• Output Format: Digital angle (Binary or BCD), true synchro/resolver simulation
• Reference Excitation: Programmable amplitude and frequency
VXIbus Interface
• Compliance: VXIplug&play compatible with SCPI command set support
• Data Transfer: Direct Memory Access (DMA) capability
• Power Requirements: +5V, +12V, -12V (standard VXIbus supply)
Physical Characteristics
• Form Factor: VXIbus Type C, single-slot module
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Humidity: 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
– Key Features
• Dual-channel independent operation for simultaneous processing
• Programmable excitation parameters for simulation mode
• High-speed data acquisition for dynamic angle tracking
• Built-in Self-Test (BIST) diagnostic routines
• On-board memory for data buffering
• Programmable scaling factors for angle representation
– Typical Applications
• Synchro and resolver signal validation and characterization
• Electromechanical system testing and calibration
• Angle measurement system simulation and validation
• Aerospace and defense instrumentation platforms
– Compatibility & Integration
The VXI-5390 integrates into VXIbus mainframes supporting message-based or register-based device architecture. VXIplug&play and SCPI compatibility enable straightforward integration with existing automated test systems and software environments.
