ALPhANOV TOMBAK User manual
ALPhANOV –Optical and Laser Technological Center
Phone: +33 (0)5 24 54 52 00 –Fax +33 (0)5 40 00 64 07 –info@alphanov.com –www.alphanov.com
Bât. IOA, rue François Mitterrand - 33400 Talence –France
SIRET 493 635 817 00031 - N° TVA intracommunautaire : FR 24493635817
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TOMBAK
Pulse Delay Generator
Digital Delay Generator
Pulse Picker
Voltage Converter
Arbitrary Waveform Generator
User Manual
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Global Introduction
The Pulse-Delay Generator is a very versatile module, it provides many settings to realize a large set of
functions, from the simplest to the very advanced ones:
It can be used as:
•A basic Pulse Generator : see “Using TOMBAK as a standalone generator” section 3.1 (p22).
•A Digital Delay Generator : see “Using TOMBAK as a Digital Delay Generator” section 3.2
(p27).
•A burst generator : see “Using Tombak as a burst generator” section 3.3 (p32 ).
•A signal gating module : see “Using the Gate feature of TOMBAK” section 3.4 (p37)
•A Synchronization module : see “Using TOMBAK as a signal synchronization modulePulse-
Picker” section 3.5 (p42)
•A voltage level convertor : see “Using TOMBAK as a Voltage Level Converter” section 3.6
(p47)
•A frequency divider : see “Using TOMBAK as a frequency divider” section 3.7 (p52)
•A Pulse-picker : see “Using Tombak as a Pulse-Picker” – section xxxx
•An AWG (user manual improvement coming soon)
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Revision Sheet
Release No.
Date
Revision Description
v1.0
27/04/17
First version
v1.1
07/12/2017
Add Hardware setup and divider example configuration
v1.2
24/01/2018
Updated the list of instructions (§ 4.2.1)
v1.3
26/02/2018
Add Multiple channel section
v1.4
14/10/2019
Corrected several documentation errors in Remote Communication
consigns
V1.5
26/10/2019
Several modifications for 3 product versions (Tombak/DDG/Pulse-
picker) –correction of bad pictures for Voltage converter etc.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Copyright © ALPhANOV –Optical and Laser Technological Center
Bât. IOA, rue François Mitterrand - 33400 Talence –France
SIRET 493 635 817 00031 - N° TVA intracommunautaire : FR 24493635817
Fax: (408) 744-9049
www.alphanov.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Global Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Revision Sheet..............................................................................................................................................4
GENERAL INFORMATIONS.......................................................................................................8
1.1 Package Content........................................................................................................................8
1.2 Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................8
1.2.1 Wiring....................................................................................................................................................8
1.2.2 Operating environment ..........................................................................................................................8
1.3 Contact........................................................................................................................................8
System summary............................................................................................................................10
2.1 Front-Panel overview..............................................................................................................10
2.1.1 Power and Communications Connectors.............................................................................................10
2.1.2 SMA Output and Input Connectors .....................................................................................................10
2.1.3 KK Connectors ....................................................................................................................................11
2.2 System Setup............................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Power...................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.2 USB .....................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 Tools Installation (Windows) ..............................................................................................................12
2.3 Hardware Setup.......................................................................................................................15
2.3.1 “Pulse Out” voltage output level..........................................................................................................15
2.3.2 “Shape Out” voltage output level ........................................................................................................15
2.4 Global Architecture.................................................................................................................16
2.5 Multi-channel module –Stacked TOMBAK.........................................................................16
2.6 Front-Panel User Interface.....................................................................................................18
2.6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................18
2.6.2 Working Mode.....................................................................................................................................18
2.6.3 Input Pulse...........................................................................................................................................19
2.6.4 Output Pulse.........................................................................................................................................20
2.6.5 Synchro Input.......................................................................................................................................20
2.6.6 Synchro Output....................................................................................................................................21
Configuration Example ................................................................................................................22
3.1 Using TOMBAK as a standalone generator..........................................................................22
3.1.1 Presentation..........................................................................................................................................22
3.1.2 Timing diagram ...................................................................................................................................22
3.1.3 Synoptic...............................................................................................................................................22
3.1.4 Cabling.................................................................................................................................................23
3.1.5 Software configuration ........................................................................................................................23
3.1.6 Main features.......................................................................................................................................26
3.2 Using TOMBAK as a Digital Delay Generator.....................................................................27
3.2.1 Presentation..........................................................................................................................................27
3.2.2 Timing diagram ...................................................................................................................................27
3.2.3 Synoptic...............................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4 Cabling.................................................................................................................................................28
3.2.5 Software configuration ........................................................................................................................28
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3.2.6 Main features.......................................................................................................................................31
3.3 Using Tombak as a burst generator.......................................................................................32
3.3.1 Presentation..........................................................................................................................................32
3.3.2 Timing diagram ...................................................................................................................................32
3.3.3 Synoptic...............................................................................................................................................32
3.3.4 Cabling.................................................................................................................................................33
3.3.5 Software configuration ........................................................................................................................33
3.3.6 Main features.......................................................................................................................................36
3.4 Using the Gate feature of TOMBAK.....................................................................................37
3.4.1 Presentation..........................................................................................................................................37
3.4.2 Timing diagram ...................................................................................................................................37
3.4.1 Synoptic...............................................................................................................................................37
3.4.2 Cabling.................................................................................................................................................38
3.4.3 Software configuration ........................................................................................................................38
3.4.4 Main features.......................................................................................................................................41
3.5 Using TOMBAK as a signal synchronization module..........................................................42
3.5.1 Presentation..........................................................................................................................................42
3.5.2 Timing diagram ...................................................................................................................................42
3.5.1 Synoptic...............................................................................................................................................42
3.5.2 Cabling.................................................................................................................................................43
3.5.3 Software configuration ........................................................................................................................43
3.5.4 Main features.......................................................................................................................................46
3.6 Using TOMBAK as a Voltage Level Converter....................................................................47
3.6.1 Presentation..........................................................................................................................................47
3.6.2 Timing diagram ...................................................................................................................................47
3.6.3 Synoptic...............................................................................................................................................47
3.6.4 Cabling.................................................................................................................................................48
3.6.5 Software configuration ........................................................................................................................48
3.6.6 Main features.......................................................................................................................................51
3.7 Using TOMBAK as a frequency divider ...............................................................................52
3.7.1 Presentation..........................................................................................................................................52
3.7.2 Timing diagram ...................................................................................................................................52
3.7.3 Synoptic...............................................................................................................................................52
3.7.4 Cabling.................................................................................................................................................53
3.7.5 Software configuration ........................................................................................................................53
3.7.6 Main features.......................................................................................................................................56
3.8 Using TOMBAK as a PULSE-PICKER................................................................................57
3.8.1 Introduction / Overview.......................................................................................................................57
3.8.2 Timing diagrams..................................................................................................................................57
3.9 Using TOMBAK as an AWG (Arbitrary Waveform Generator).......................................58
REMOTE COMMUNICATION...................................................................................................59
4.1 Protocol Description................................................................................................................59
4.1.1 Getting started: configure UART.........................................................................................................59
4.1.2 Protocol................................................................................................................................................59
4.1.3 Messaging............................................................................................................................................61
4.2 List of Instructions and measures..........................................................................................65
4.2.1 Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................65
4.2.2 Measures..............................................................................................................................................66
4.3 Example....................................................................................................................................67
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1.0 –GENERAL INFORMATIONS
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GENERAL INFORMATIONS
1.1 Package Content
The Pulse Delay Generator package comes with:
•1 TOMBAK board
•1 DC Power Supply (+5V / 2A)
•1 USB-Jack FTDI cable
•1 CD-ROM or USB Key with “ALPhANOV Control Software Suite”
•1 User Manual
Figure 1 Package Content
1.2 Safety Instructions
1.2.1 Wiring
-Please first connect the input pins to the board and then plug the DC Power Supply.
-Use caution when connecting the Power Supply.
-Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from Tombak.
-Connect the ground completely. Electric shock may occur if the ground is not connected
correctly.
1.2.2 Operating environment
-Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
-To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose Tombak to rain or moisture.
1.3 Contact
If you have any question about Tombak module, please contact ALPhANOV at info@alphanov.com.
1.0 –GENERAL INFORMATIONS
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2.0 –System summary
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SYSTEM SUMMARY
2.1 Front-Panel overview
2.1.1 Power and Communications Connectors
- Power connector (5V / 0.7A)
- Input Communication Connector
- Output Communication Connector
2.1.2 SMA Output and Input Connectors
- Analogic Output Signal (Shaper)
- Digital Pulse Output Signal (Pulse Out)
- Synchronization Output Signal 2 (Sync Out 2)
- Synchronization Output Signal 1 (Sync Out 1)
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