IRIG PCI / USB Clocks
IRIG PCI / USB Clocks
- Product Summary
- Product Details
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- Supported formats (TCR180PEX/USB): IRIG-A132/A133, A002/A003, B122/B123, B002/B003, B126/B127, B006/B007, IEEE 1344, AFNOR NF S87-500, C37.118
- TCR180PEX accuracy: ±250 nsec relative to IRIG reference marker; free-run ±1×10⁻⁸ (after 1 hour sync)
- TCR180PEX bus: single-lane PCI Express (x1), PCIe r1.0a compatible
- TCR180PEX input channels: 2 independent channels for modulated/unmodulated signals
- TCR180PEX serial ports: 2 x RS-232
- TCR180PEX connectors: female BNC and 9-pin D-Sub
- TCR180PEX oscillator options: OCXO LQ, SQ, MQ, HQ (optional)
- TCR180PEX form factor: low-profile card (68.90 mm x 150 mm), 0–50°C operation, 3-year warranty, RoHS compliant
- TCR180USB accuracy: ±1 µsec relative to IRIG reference marker; free-run ~2×10⁻⁹ after 1 hour
- TCR180USB synchronization: locks in under 1 minute after an IRIG signal is connected
- TCR180USB interface: USB 2.0 (no external power needed), SMB connectors, 600 ohm input impedance, max 50 mA draw
- TCR180USB dimensions: 73 x 117 x 24 mm; 0–50°C operation; includes carrying case and 1.8 m USB cable
- TCR180USB variants: base (EL), PP-2 (two programmable pulse outputs), PP-1/TCAM-1 (one pulse output + AM time code output)
- TCR180PEX supports both receiving and generating, enabling time code format conversion USB 2.0 IRIG reading (TCR180USB) for systems without a serial port or PCI slot Optional OCXO oscillator grades improve holdover accuracy Low-profile card design fits standard 1U servers Multi-standard support: IRIG-A/B, IEEE 1344, C37.118, and AFNOR USB model is compact, portable, and needs no external power supply
Product Summary
- Supported formats (TCR180PEX/USB): IRIG-A132/A133, A002/A003, B122/B123, B002/B003, B126/B127, B006/B007, IEEE 1344, AFNOR NF S87-500, C37.118
- TCR180PEX accuracy: ±250 nsec relative to IRIG reference marker; free-run ±1×10⁻⁸ (after 1 hour sync)
- TCR180PEX bus: single-lane PCI Express (x1), PCIe r1.0a compatible
- TCR180PEX input channels: 2 independent channels for modulated/unmodulated signals
- TCR180PEX serial ports: 2 x RS-232
- TCR180PEX connectors: female BNC and 9-pin D-Sub
- TCR180PEX oscillator options: OCXO LQ, SQ, MQ, HQ (optional)
- TCR180PEX form factor: low-profile card (68.90 mm x 150 mm), 0–50°C operation, 3-year warranty, RoHS compliant
- TCR180USB accuracy: ±1 µsec relative to IRIG reference marker; free-run ~2×10⁻⁹ after 1 hour
- TCR180USB synchronization: locks in under 1 minute after an IRIG signal is connected
- TCR180USB interface: USB 2.0 (no external power needed), SMB connectors, 600 ohm input impedance, max 50 mA draw
- TCR180USB dimensions: 73 x 117 x 24 mm; 0–50°C operation; includes carrying case and 1.8 m USB cable
- TCR180USB variants: base (EL), PP-2 (two programmable pulse outputs), PP-1/TCAM-1 (one pulse output + AM time code output)
Product Details
TCR180PEX supports both receiving and generating, enabling time code format conversion
USB 2.0 IRIG reading (TCR180USB) for systems without a serial port or PCI slot
Optional OCXO oscillator grades improve holdover accuracy
Low-profile card design fits standard 1U servers
Multi-standard support: IRIG-A/B, IEEE 1344, C37.118, and AFNOR
USB model is compact, portable, and needs no external power supply
Brief overview of IRIG PCI / USB Clocks
IRIG PCI / USB Clocks
Teknoa helps organizations with product selection, technical positioning, integration and after-sales support for Meinberg solutions.
Time, frequency, NTP/PTP and synchronization
Meinberg solution context
Meinberg provides reliable time sources for critical infrastructure through LANTIME NTP servers, IMS modular systems, microSync products, PTP grandmaster clocks, GNSS and IRIG synchronization solutions.
Positioned for accurate time distribution, log integrity and compliance in energy, telecom, finance, defense, broadcasting, data center and industrial automation projects.
Official manufacturer source Meinberg Teknoa guide
Product family / related solutions
- LANTIME time servers
- IMS modular synchronization platform
- microSync compact grandmaster systems
- GNSS antenna and receiver options
Use cases
- Critical log and event timestamping
- Industrial synchronization with PTP grandmaster clocks
- Reliable time distribution in finance and telecom networks
Selection criteria
- NTP/PTP comparison
- GNSS antenna and holdover scenarios
- IEEE 1588 profile selection
- LANTIME, IMS and microSync differences