SDC/RDC-F SERIES
Isolated Synchro/Resolver to Digital Converters

Isolation:

SDC/RDC-F Series Transformer units feature internal Scott-T micro-transformers. These provide a true uncompromised galvanic isolation barrier between the field wired reference and signal lines, and the user power supplies, grounds and digital I/O. The use of high impedance transformer isolated inputs
assure that signals are neither loaded or disturbed, and prevents interaction or impediment of grounding schemes respective of any other apparatus sharing those lines. 

This completely isolates the users circuitry from the all field wiring, and any other systems that may be using these signals; eliminating concerns over troublesome ground loops, separate analog grounds, differing potentials, ground interjected spikes, or ghostly field noise, that frequently cause computer system instabilities.

Unlike external transformers that require significant real-estate, and reduce converter accuracy by their inherent non-linearities, and unlike hybrid-typical transformers that suffer poor reliability because of their insufficient
coil conductor size; the SDC/RDC-F's internal micro-transformers provide a full 500VDC minimum breakdown voltage (high-pot), and the accuracy is guaranteed for the whole synchro/resolver converter system.

Package:

The complete converter including internal transformers, and requiring no external components, is provided in an industry standard package 3.1 x 2.6 x 0.42H.

The Converters:

The SDC/RDC-F Series are high performance, transformer isolated, tracking, ratiometric; synchro/resolver to digital converters, with internal three-point-angle self test, and built-in-test; having internal solid state type two servo loops that track the absolute position displacement, real-time, providing a crisp, virtually dynamic response, very high accuracy, repeatability, and resolution that may even be programmed while in motion, from 10 to 16 bits wide.

though their absolute voltages may vary; the ratio of the sensor outputs preserve the ratiometric accuracy, thereby this ratio-conversion technique inherently provides the converter with automatic temperature compensation on the field mounted synchro/resolver sensor itself. 

A small <1LSB hysteresis is injected into the loop to assure that the data outputs are crisp, stable and jitter-free, and to assure true 1 bit monotonicity (every single bit state must be successively discernible, no jumping of bits). 

Data made available to the outputs is continuously updated (tracking) without interruption; output data is stable, accurate, and always fresh up to the maximum tracking rate of the converter. 

No External Components:

The SDC/RDC-F converters are complete, isolated, "whole converter" products, No External Components are Required. No trial and error; accuracy and dynamic performance is fully tested and assured to the system level, treated more like a simpler digital component; use reasonable care in routing the signal inputs, apply power and your done. SDC/RDC-F converters are fully tested under static and dynamic conditions, and printed test data with traceability is shipped with every unit.

Optional BIT Output ( Built-In-Test & Signal/Ref. Loss Detect, Continuous):

Built - In - Test, Continuosly running in th backround and provided as a discrete BIT output pin. The BIT/Fault output, detects loss of AC reference input, loss of signal (to within 100LSB's, +500Usec.), exceeding maximum tracking rate (Overspeed), major over-acceleration (as experienced and to monitor large step inputs typical of hard switching of synchro signals and using "large step Forced Angle for self test), and converter tracking failures.

Data Transfer:

When the /INH. (Inhibit) input is cleared to zero; within 300 nsec ll data bits are latched, and data is valid to be read. Release the Inhibit line for 100 nsec. min. to assure that new data is transferred towards the buffered latch type output. 

The INH line may also be used to capture real-time position data synchronized to a time stamp, camera strobe, or to capture several axis of data simultaneously on coordinated axis' control schemes.

For simple Display type devices, the converters will be free running and use of the inhibit or C/B line may not be required.

Timing and Interface:

The output data changes respective of realized displacement on the input angle and in proportion to speed. The output data is monotonic, whereby the every 1 least significant bit of change is realized on the output with no missing counts. A 1-2 microsecond “Converter Busy” (C/B) pulse is generated the instant the data output is being incremented/decremented, and stabilized within 0.2 microseconds respective of the C/B’s leading edge. Interface considerations range from monitoring the C/B, to using the “Inhibit” (INH) signal input to stall the converter. A low level inhibit occurring during a C/B will be ignored until the new data is set on the outputs. To use the INH, simply: clear to zero, wait 2.0 Usec., read or transfer the data. Because applying the INH stalls the conversion process, always release the INH after reading or transferring data.

Safety and Construct:

All modules are encapsulated in an inert polymer that is self-extinguishing, flame retardant to U.L. 94VO, and will not feed or combust. Printed Circuit card material is flame retardant FR4, assemblies are conformal-coated for moisture resistance. Transformers are manufactured to MIL-T-27 and capable of withstanding high-pot to 500VDC. Case is flame resistant glass filled Diallyl Phthalate per MIL-M-14. Because all the high voltage circuitry is encapsulated within the self-extinguishing and flame retardant potting material; added protection is provided with respect to the potential for component failure, shock and vibration, and are suitable for the most severe industrial and military applications.

Quality Level / Temperature Range:
Suffix, Nomenclature, Operating Temp. / Storage Temp.:

-1, Commercial, OOC to +70OC/-55OC to +125OC
-3, Industrial/COTS, -40OC to +85OC/-55OC to +125OC
-2, Legacy Mil., -55OC to +105OC/-55OC to +125OC

Notes: Added Burn-Ins, or Legacy Military w/883B I.C.’s, etc. available on request.