The VadaTech AMC006 is a feature-rich AMC timing module designed for engineers building precision time and frequency synchronisation into MicroTCA and ATCA chassis-based systems for defence, telecommunications, radar, and high-performance computing applications. It delivers a complete bus-level timing solution combining GPS, PTP IEEE 1588, IRIG, and NTP in a single AMC module, acting as a Grand Master Clock or Clock Bridge between all supported timing protocols to provide exceptional design flexibility within complex multi-board systems. The onboard GPS receiver disciplines the local OCXO via a high-quality network synchroniser PLL, cancelling oscillator drift and aging to maintain precise UTC time even during GPS signal loss through holdover, with the OCXO providing outstanding stability during interruptions. Three independently configurable disciplined clocks with arbitrary frequency synthesis up to 3GHz on sine wave input and 350MHz on backplane TCLK outputs allow flexible allocation of timing signals across TCLKA, TCLKB, TCLKC, and TCLKD backplane channels. The IRIG AM demodulator accepts amplitude modulated IRIG signals and the LVCMOS input supports IRIG DCLS, 1PPS, and clock signals from DC to 315MHz, with two LVCMOS outputs for clock and timing signal distribution. Ethernet connectivity includes two AMC.2 1000Base-X backplane ports with optional redirect to a front panel RJ-45, and optional dual 10GbE XAUI ports on the fat pipe fabric, all supporting PTP, NTP, SyncE, and TSIP data broadcast via bonding and failover. Precision UTC timestamps and GPS position and status data are accessible via PCIe registers to the host processor AMC, with 1PPS interrupt, time event interrupt, and time trigger output available under software control. Battery or SuperCap backup provides non-volatile Almanac, Ephemeris, and last position storage for rapid warm start re-acquisition within 35 seconds. The module runs embedded Linux on a dual-core CPU with field-upgradable firmware via SCP. Power consumption is approximately 6W. Temperature options cover commercial, industrial, and extended ranges down to -40°C. VadaTech is ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D certified. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for VadaTech advanced modular computing and timing solutions.
