The Stanford Research CG647 is a high-performance clock and signal generator that produces CML (Current Mode Logic) and NIM (Nuclear Instrumentation Module) outputs spanning frequencies up to 2050 MHz. Built for demanding scientific, research, and industrial applications, it delivers exceptional frequency accuracy and stability required in precision timing systems.
Technical Specifications
Output Signal Characteristics
• Signal Type: CML / NIM
• Frequency Range: Up to 2050 MHz
• Frequency Accuracy: Exceptional
• Frequency Stability: Exceptional
Input Interface
• Line Receiver Input: LVDS clocks via RJ-45 connector
– Key Features
• Direct CML and NIM output generation for nuclear and high-frequency instrumentation
• LVDS clock input acceptance enables flexible system architecture
• RJ-45 input connector for standardized connectivity
– Typical Applications
• Nuclear instrumentation and detection systems
• High-frequency timing and synchronization in research environments
• Precision clock distribution in scientific instruments
• Industrial timing applications requiring stable signals to 2050 MHz
– Compatibility & Integration
The CG647 integrates with CG646-CG647 line receivers, which accept differential LVDS clock inputs and convert them to CML or NIM outputs delivered on SMA connectors. This architecture allows flexible system design where the CG647 serves as a signal source feeding downstream CML/NIM-compatible instrumentation.
