Title :
The CAT-exact data transfer to DDS-generated clock domains in a single-chip modular solution
Author :
Gage, Robert ; Brown, Ben
Author_Institution :
Teradyne Inc., Tualitan, OR, USA
Abstract :
Mixed-signal testing requires exact synchronization between digital and analog clock domains. A unique ASIC, the CAT, has been developed to automate the vector handoff for analog instrument control and synchronization, while producing arbitrary precision analog clocks
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; calibration; clocks; direct digital synthesis; mixed analogue-digital integrated circuits; synchronisation; ASIC; CAT; DDS-generated clock domains; MAGIC Box; analog clock; analog instrument control; automated realign; automatic calibration; data transfer; digital clock; direct digital synthesis; mixed-signal testing; single-chip modular solution; synchronization; vector handoff; Application specific integrated circuits; Clocks; Control system synthesis; Frequency conversion; Frequency synchronization; Instruments; Low pass filters; Phase locked loops; System testing; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Test Conference, 1998. Proceedings., International
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5093-6
DOI :
10.1109/TEST.1998.743193
