Time reference and rubidium frequency gear for position, navigation, and timing (PNT) introduced by Pendulum
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Pendulum Instruments in Redwood City, Calif., is introducing the FTR-210R GNSS-disciplined rubidium frequency and time reference system for use as a stand-alone frequency standard, or as a GNSS disciplined time standard.
The FTR-210R provides near cesium-level stability through GNSS-based disciplining. There are seven standard outputs that can expand with as many as four extra outputs, plus a programmable 100 MHz pulse output option.
The optional integrated independent frequency calibrator guarantees true traceability to the GPS time scale and NIST, and the system generates traceable calibration reports.
The Pendulum FTR-210R rubidium frequency and time reference for position, navigation, and timing (PNT) applications has no need for yearly expensive calibration services from metrology labs. An optional input for frequency measurements to 400 MHz turns the FTR-210R into a one-box ultra-high performance frequency calibrator with up to 13-digit resolution in a second.
When used as a GNSS disciplined frequency standard, the short-term stability is high, and ageing is virtually zero. When used as a stand-alone frequency standard, in manual hold-over mode, the stability is ultra-high.
When used as a GNSS disciplined time standard, the 1 pps time reference output differs less than 10 nanoseconds rms from UTC. When GNSS disciplining is removed, the hold-over drift is very low.
The basic configuration supports other instruments, testers, or test objects. If that is not sufficient, 4 additional outputs can be fitted on the rear panel.
For more information contact Pendulum Instruments online at https://pendulum-instruments.com/products/frequency-time-standards/ftr-210r/.
