PulseBlaster-cPCI^TM is a high-speed, programmable, multichannel pulse generator in the CompactPCI form factor.  Available with PulseBlaster, PulseBlasterESR, or PulseBlasterESR-PRO designs, the PulseBlaster-cPCI offers up to 24 independently controlled channels, variable output rates, up to 4096 instruction words, and powerful program-flow features.  Currently available clock frequencies are up to 400 MHz.

PulseBlasterESR-cPCI can accommodate pulse programs with highly flexible control commands of up to 4k program words, featuring loops (nested 8 levels deep), large loop counter (20 bits, up to 1,048,576 repetitions), and deterministic WAIT opcode with user-programmable latency and high retriggering frequency.
 

Key Specifications

• CompactPCI form factor
  
• High speed - currently up to 400 MHz clock frequency
  
• Up to 24 independently controlled output channels
  
• 4 BNC bracket mounted connectors
  
• Three IDC headers for all 24 signal outputs
  
• 50 ohm impedance matched outputs
• Programmable pulse lengths from 2.5 ns (at 400 MHz) per instruction
• sub-1 ns rise/fall times
• Down to 2.5 ns pulse resolution (at 400 MHz)
• 4k pulse program instruction words
• Advanced pulse-program flow control: nested loops (8 levels), subroutines 
• Software and hardware triggering, up to 10 MHz retriggering frequency

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

Model	Clock Frequency	Channels	Pulse Resolution	Shortest Pulse	Memory Words
PBESR-100-32k-cPCI	100 MHz	24	10 ns	50 ns	32k
PBESR-100-4k-PCI	100 MHz	24	10 ns	50 ns	4k
PBESR-200-4k-PCI	200 MHz	24	5 ns	25 ns	4k
PBESR-PRO-300-cPCI	300 MHz	21	3.3 ns	3.3 ns	4k
PBESR-PRO-333-cPCI	333.3 MHz	21	3.0 ns	3.0 ns	4k
PBESR-PRO-400-cPCI	400 MHz	21	2.5 ns	2.5 ns	4k

Sample Part Number: PBESR-PRO-400-cPCI
(400 MHz clock frequency, 2.5 ns shortest pulse, 4k memory depth).

To inquire about the availiability and pricing of our Compact PCI PulseBlaster products, please use our Contact Form.

Product Manual

• PulseBlasterESR/ESR-PRO for Compact PCI Boards Manual

Free Software Support

• Available as a part of the SpinAPI Package:
• Example programs (executables and C source files)
• PulseBlaster Interpreter for easy programming without writing C code
• The SpinAPI package available for download on the Software Downloads page.
• Interfaces and examples - LabView, Matlab, IGOR-PRO, Visual Basic, Custom GUI.

Warranty Information

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