PulseBlaster^TM is a general-purpose, multichannel, programmable TTL pulse generator / digital word generator. It offers up to 24 independently controlled channels, up to 32k instruction words, powerful program-flow features, and variable output rates ranging from ns to days per interval.

PulseBlaster^TM implements a novel 80-bit Very-Long Instruction Word (VLIW) architecture. Due to its versatility and intelligence, it is most commonly used as a powerful timing engine for applications requiring sophisticated pulse sequences and output patterns, precision timing of wide-ranging intervals, and complex system control.

The standard form factor is PCI, and standard clock frequency is 100 MHz. Compact-PCI boards and higher clock rates are available, currently up to 400 MHz.

Key Specifications

• Standard clock frequency of 100 MHz
• High-speed models available, currently up to 400 MHz clock frequency
• up to 24 independently controlled output channels
• 25 mA output current per channel
• DB-25 bracket mounted connector
• IDC headers for on-board access to signals.
• Programmable pulse lengths from five clock periods (50 ns at 100 MHz), to 7 days per instruction.  Pulses as short as 2.5 ns are available (BlasterESR-PRO model at 400 MHz).
• 10 ns pulse resolution (at 100 MHz)
• 512 or 32k pulse program instruction words
• Advanced pulse-program flow control: nested loops (16 levels), branches, and subroutines
• 20-bit loop counter (over 1 million events/repetitions)
• Software and hardware triggering, up to 5 MHz retriggering frequency
• PCI or Compact-PCI form factor.

Applications

Complex, high-speed, multi-channel pulse, pattern, and word generation. Customers’ applications have included

• Experiment and process control in Electron, Nuclear and Quadrupolar Resonances (ESR, NMR, NQR)
• Mass Spectrometry and related test technologies
• Ultrasound, radar, medical imaging
• Laser control in advanced communication
• Solid state physics experiments
• Nanomagnetism and spintronics applications
• Robotics and process synchronization
• Data bus emulation
• General laboratory use

Models and Ordering Information

PulseBlaster Model PB XX-YY-ZZ

• XX – Number of Channels.  Standard value is 24.   Other available values are 12 and 16.   When more channels are necessary, multiple boards can be synchronized to provide more output channels.
• YY - Clock frequency, in MHz.  Standard value is 100 MHz.   When requested, other values can be provided.  They include 10, 20, 40, 50, 80, 100 MHz.  Custom clock frequencies are available. For higher clock frequencies, currently up to 400 MHz, please select our PulseBlasterESR line of products.
• ZZ - Numer of memory words (512 or 32k).

Sample Part Number: PB24-100-32k
(24 channels, 100 MHz clock frequency, 32k memory depth).

Model	Number of Channels	Clock Frequency	Memory Words	Shortest Pulse	Pulse Resolution
PB12-100-32k	12	100 MHz	32k	90 ns	10 ns
PB16-100-32k	16	100 MHz	32k	90 ns	10 ns
PB24-100-32k	24	100 MHz	32k	90 ns	10 ns
PB24-100-32k-Lite	Same as PB24-100-32k but with NO SMA Clock-In Connector, NO SMA Clock-Out Connector, and NO gold-plated PCI header

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Free Software Support

• PulseBlaster Interpreter for Windows, Features include:
  • Easy to use interface.
  • Program your PulseBlaster board without writing C code.
  • Switch quickly between different pulse programs.
  • Start and stop program execution with the click of a button.
• SpinCore Driver Suite (includes Application Programming Interface in C)
• Example programs in C
• Interfaces and examples - LabView, Matlab, IGOR-PRO, Visual Basic, Custom GUI.

Hardware Warranty

• Standard warranty  - two years
• Longer warranty periods available 
• Money-back guarantee – 30 days.

Product Manuals

PCI Board, 100 MHz clock  (PB12-100-32k-SP2)
PCI Board, 100 MHz clock  (PB24-100-32k-SP2)