TDC-GP21 TRA

Product Overview

Category

The TDC-GP21 TRA belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs).

Use

This product is primarily used for time-to-digital conversion and measurement applications.

Characteristics

• High accuracy and resolution in time measurement
• Low power consumption
• Compact size
• Wide operating temperature range

Package

The TDC-GP21 TRA is available in a small form factor package, such as a QFN (Quad Flat No-leads) package.

Essence

The essence of the TDC-GP21 TRA lies in its ability to accurately measure time intervals and convert them into digital data.

Packaging/Quantity

The TDC-GP21 TRA is typically sold in reels or trays, with a standard quantity of 250 units per reel/tray.

Specifications

• Supply voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Time resolution: 10 picoseconds
• Measurement range: up to 1 microsecond
• Digital output interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The TDC-GP21 TRA has the following pin configuration:

1. VDD: Power supply input
2. GND: Ground reference
3. CLK: Clock input
4. START: Start measurement input
5. STOP: Stop measurement input
6. DATA: Digital output data
7. CS: Chip select input
8. MISO: Master In Slave Out (SPI interface)
9. MOSI: Master Out Slave In (SPI interface)
10. SCLK: Serial Clock (SPI interface)

Functional Features

• High-resolution time measurement
• Configurable measurement range
• Multiple measurement modes (single-shot, continuous)
• Built-in calibration and self-test features
• SPI interface for easy integration with microcontrollers

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High accuracy and resolution in time measurement
• Low power consumption
• Compact size allows for easy integration into various applications
• Wide operating temperature range enables usage in harsh environments

Disadvantages

• Limited measurement range (up to 1 microsecond)
• Requires external clock source for operation

Working Principles

The TDC-GP21 TRA utilizes the Time-to-Digital Conversion (TDC) technique to measure time intervals. It employs a high-resolution time-to-digital converter that converts the time interval between the START and STOP signals into digital data. The internal circuitry of the TDC-GP21 TRA accurately measures the time difference using a reference clock and provides the result through the digital output interface.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The TDC-GP21 TRA finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Industrial automation: Precise timing and synchronization in manufacturing processes.
2. Medical devices: Accurate time measurement for medical diagnostics and monitoring equipment.
3. Communications: Timing synchronization in telecommunications networks.
4. Automotive: Distance and speed measurement in automotive systems.
5. Scientific research: Time measurement in experiments and data acquisition systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. TDC-GP22 TRA: Similar to TDC-GP21 TRA but with extended measurement range.
2. TDC-GP23 TRA: Higher-resolution version of TDC-GP21 TRA for ultra-precise time measurements.
3. TDC-GP24 TRA: Enhanced features and additional interfaces for advanced applications.

(Note: These alternative models are fictional and provided for illustrative purposes only.)

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