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Trimble Thunderbolt E

GPS Disciplined Clock for the Wireless Infrastructure

12-channel GPS Receiver & High Quality Double Ovenized Oscillator

		Double ovenized quartz oscillator provides stable 10 MHz and 1 PPS output to maximizes bandwidth Combined GPS receiver and 10 MHz oscillator on one board High volume manufacturing provides reliable low-cost products Meets holdover specifications of 8 μs over 24 hours RoHS-Compliant (Pb-free) Datasheet/Manual: Thunderbolt E Datasheet - PDF Thunderbolt E Manual - PDF

Introduction

The Trimble® Thunderbolt® E GPS Disciplined Clock is Trimble's latest offering for GPS synchronization devices targeting the wireless infrastructure This fifth-generation GPS clock combines a 12-channel GPS receiver, control circuitry, and a highquality double-ovenized oscillator on a single board, providing increased integrity and reliability at a lower size and cost.

The Thunderbolt E's level of integration makes it a perfect solution for precise timing applications in the wireless industry Among its uses are synchronizing the E911 positioning infrastructure, and providing precise time and frequency for WiMax and LTE-TDD applications, along with digital broadcast applications.

The architecture is comparable to systems currently used to maintain the tough CDMA, WiMax, and LTETDD holdover specification The Thunderbolt E is available in its enclosure, or as an OEM board.

The Thunderbolt E GPS clock outputs a 10 MHz reference signal and a 1 PPS signal with an overdetermined solution synchronized to GPS or UTC time The PPS output accommodates applications requiring sub-microsecond timing.

The Trimble T-RAIM (Time-Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor) algorithm is used to monitor satellites to ensure signal integrity.

Matching the Thunderbolt E GPS Clock with the Trimble Bullet™ antenna creates a system that provides reliable performance in hostile R/F environments. The system can be easily calibrated for different cable lengths.

The high level of integration and volume production techniques make the Thunderbolt E GPS Disciplined Clock an extremely cost-competitive timing solution for volume synchronization applications.

Starter Kit

A starterkit is available for the Thunderbolt E which includes everything needed to get you going.

Thunderbolt E Starter Kit

Specification
Performance:
General	L1 frequency, CA/code (SPS) 12-channel continuous tracking receiver
Update rate	1 Hz
Accuracy:	1PPS Accuracy UTC ±15 nanoseconds (one sigma) 10 MHz accuracy 1.16 x 10 -12 after one day (three sigma)
Harmonic level:	-40 dBc max
Spurious:	-70 dBc max
Phase noise:	10 Hz -115 dBc/Hz 100 Hz -130 dBc/Hz 1 kHz -135 dBc/Hz 10 kHz -145 dBc/Hz 100 kHz -145 dBc/Hz
Interface:
Prime power:	+24V and ground using DC to DC power supply (19V-34V) Mechanical connection uses a two pin locking connector
1 PPS:	BNC Connector TTL levels into 50Ohm 10 microseconds-wide pulse with the leading edge synchronised to UTC within ±15 nano-seconds in static, time only mode. The rising time is <20 nanoseconds and the pulse shape is affected by the distributed capacitance of the interface cable/circuit. PPS is low-voltage (2.7V) TTL compliant
10 MHz:	BNC connector Waveform is sinusoidal 7 dBm ±2 into 50 Ω 5 dBm = 1.125 Vpp 7 dBm = 1.416 Vpp 9 dBm = 1.783 Vpp
Serial Interface:	RS-232 through DB-9 connector
RF Antenna:	BNC Uses 5V GPS antenna
Serial protocol:	Trimble Standard Interface Protocol (TSIP) binary protocol @ 9600, 8-Odd-1
Technical:
Power consumption:	12 watts cold 9 watts steady state
Dimensions:	127 mm x 102 mm x 40 mm (5 in L x 4 in W x 2 in H) Six mounting holes for M3 screws. Max. depth 3/8"
Weight:	0 .285 kg (0 .628 lbs)
Operating temp:	–20 °C to +75 °C
Storage temp:	–40 °C to +85 °C
Operating humidity	95% non-condensing
Maximum altitude:	18,000 m
ROHS Status:	This product is RoHS compliant.



Accessories
	Bullet III Antenna Designed for fixed mounting via standard 3/4" pipe thread Optional cable and adapters available 35 dB ± 3 dB gain Dimensions: 77.5 mm x 66.2mm Weight: 170g Part number: 57860-10 BULLET III 5V F-style 57860-00 BULLET III 5V TNC This product is lead free/ROHS compliant. See here for more details

	Hard Mount GPS Antenna Compact, hard mount, active micropatch antenna TNC connector 26dB gain Dimensions: 62.6 mm x 19.0 mm Weight: 180g Part number - 70228-70 This product is lead free/ROHS compliant. See here for more details

Ordering Details:
Board:	60333-50 Thunderbolt E Disciplined Clock Unit, contains DOCXO (Note - this replaces the 60333-30 Thunderbolt E Unit which had a single oven controlled crystal oscillator - 100% backwards compatibility) Please note that boards are supplied with no cables, software or manuals. Software/manuals are available electronically.
Accessories:	62989-50 Thunderbolt E Starter Kit, DOCXO (Note: this replaces the 62989-00 starter kit which had a single oven controlled crystal oscillator) 57860-10 Bullet III 5V GPS antenna F-style connector, 35dB gain 57860-00 Bullet III 5V GPS antenna TNC connector, 35dB gain 70228-70 5.0V Hardmount GPS Antenna with TNC connector, 28 dB gain D2478-3001 TNC to TNC, 1 metre using RG-58C/U cable D2478-3008 TNC to TNC, 8 metre using RG-58C/U cable D2478-3015 TNC to TNC, 15 metre using RG-58C/U cable D2478-3025 TNC to TNC, 25 metre using RG-58C/U cable D2606-3008 TNC to N-TYPE, 8 metre using RG-58C/U cable D2606-3025 TNC to N-TYPE, 25 metre using RG-58C/U cable D2607-3008 TNC to BNC, 8 metre using RG-58C/U cable D2607-3025 TNC to BNC, 25 metre using RG-58C/U cable D2446-3000 F-Type to F-Type, 25 metres Other cable lengths/connector combinations available on request - call for details Starter kit: Thunderbolt E, TNC Bullet antenna, 75 foot cable TNC to TNC, TNC to BNC adapter, power adapter and connectors, CD with user guide & Software monitor tool
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Trimble Thunderbolt E

GPS Disciplined Clock for the Wireless Infrastructure

12-channel GPS Receiver & High Quality Double Ovenized Oscillator

Datasheet/Manual:

Introduction

Starter Kit

Specification

Accessories