TDS

Fully integrated system for facility-wide timing distribution.

TDS Timing Distribution Solutions - Ultra-low jitter and phase noise

Ultra-Low Jitter

<10 fs (rms) jitter and drift for highest timing precision

Low Phase Noise

Menlo mode-locking technology ensures excellent noise performance

Remote Control

Fully controllable via remote interface

Easy Integration

Seamless integration into existing control infrastructure

Modular Design

Flexible architecture tailored to your requirements

Full Customization

Configurable to meet diverse application needs

Description

The Timing Distribution and Synchronization System (TDS) is fully integrated and remotely controllable. With a set of redundant features, the possibility of a system failure during critical moments is minimized. A mode-locked laser is used as the Optical Master Oscillator (OMO) which is synchronized to a low-noise RF oscillator or a cavity-stabilized CW laser, to obtain optimum phase noise performance both close-in and far away from the carrier. The signal from the laser is amplified using our Source Distribution Amplifier (SDA), and split-up using our fully in-fiber Splitter box (SPBox) into the required number of ports. The pulsed, stable laser signal is then distributed across the facility using our Stabilized Fiber Links (SFL) to remotely synchronize lasers or RF systems with unprecedented overall precision and stability.

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