PulseBlasterESR^TM series is a high-speed, programmable, multichannel pulse generator in the PCI or CompactPCI form factor.  Based on the versatile PulseBlaster^TM processor architecture, these boards can accommodate pulse programs with highly flexible control commands of up to 4k program words, featuring loops (nested 8 levels deep), large loop counter (20 bits, up to 1,048,576 repetitions), and deterministic WAIT opcode with a constant latency of 8 clock cycles (20.0 ns at 400 MHz), adjustable to 1.07 seconds in duration, and up to 10 MHz retriggering frequency.
PulseBlasterESR^TM offers up to 24 independently controlled channels, variable output rates, and powerful program-flow features.  Currently available clock frequencies are up to 200 MHz.
PulseBlasterESR-PRO^TM includes 21 output signals and a short pulse feature allowing for down to 2.5 ns pulse at 400 MHz.

Key Specifications

• High speed - currently up to 400 MHz clock frequency
• 24 independently controlled output channels (21 for -PRO)
  
• 4 BNC bracket mounted connectors
  
• Three IDC headers for all 24 signal outputs
  
• 50 ohm impedance matched outputs
• Programmable pulse lengths from 2.5 ns (-PRO, at 400 MHz) to 10 s per instruction
• sub-1 ns rise/fall times
• 2.5 ns pulse resolution (at 400 MHz)
• 512 or 4096 (-PRO) pulse program instruction words
• Advanced pulse-program flow control: nested loops (8 levels), subroutines 
• Software and hardware triggering, up to10 MHz retriggering frequency
• PCI or Compact-PCI form factor.

Applications

Complex, high-speed, multi-channel pulse, pattern, and word generation. Customers’ applications have included

• Experiment and process control in Electron, Nuclear and Quadrupolar Resonances (ESR, NMR, NQR)
• Mass Spectrometry and related test technologies
• Ultrasound, radar, medical imaging
• Laser control in advanced communication
• Solid state physics experiments
• Nanomagnetism and spintronics applications
• Robotics and process synchronization
• Data bus emulation
• General laboratory use

Models and Ordering Information

PBESR-XX and PBESR-PRO-XX
XX – Clock frequency, in MHz.  Standard values are 250, 333 and 400 MHz.  Other values upon request.

Model	Clock Frequency	Channels	Pulse Resolution	Shortest Pulse	Memory Words
PBESR-100-4k Compact-PCI	100 MHz	24	10 ns	50 ns	4k
PBESR-100-4k PCI	100 MHz	24	10 ns	50 ns	4k
PBESR-200-4k Compact-PCI	200 MHz	24	5 ns	25 ns	4k
PBESR-200-4k PCI	200 MHz	24	5 ns	25 ns	4k
PBESR-PRO-300	300 MHz	21	3.3 ns	3.3 ns	4k
PBESR-PRO-333	333.3 MHz	21	3.0 ns	3.0 ns	4k
PBESR-PRO-400	400 MHz	21	2.5 ns	2.5 ns	4k

Sample Part Number: PBESR-PRO-400
(400 MHz clock frequency, 2.5 ns shortest pulse, 4k memory depth).

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Free Software Support

• PulseBlaster Interpreter for Windows, Features include:
  • Easy to use interface.
  • Program your PulseBlaster board without writing C code.
  • Switch quickly between different pulse programs.
  • Start and stop program execution with the click of a button.
• SpinCore Driver Suite (includes Application Programming Interface in C)
• Example programs in C
• Interfaces and examples - LabView, Matlab, IGOR-PRO, Visual Basic, Custom GUI.

Hardware Warranty

• Standard warranty  - two years
• Longer warranty periods available 
• Money-back guarantee – 30 days.
  

Product Manuals

• PulseBlasterESR for PCI boards.
• PulseBlasterESR-PRO for PCI boards.
• PulseBlasterESR/ESR-PRO for compact PCI boards.