The Patton 2012 is an
RS-232, Full Duplex Asynchronous to Synchronous Interface that uses an
Elastic buffer to synchronize the async data with the sync clocks. This
device will take asynchronous data with 5 to 8 data elements and a start
and stop bit, and synchronize this data to the clock provided to the
synchronous port. Synchronization is accomplished by buffering the async
data in a 2048 byte FIFO to compensate for the sync clock rate being
slower than the incoming async data. When the async data is slower than
the sync clock rate, additional stop bits are added to the async data to
compensate.
Baud Rate is switch selectable from 150bps through
19.2Kbps and 112.5bps through 14.4Kbps. Selection of the number of data
bits is set with an options switch. The 2012 is designed to operate as a
single sided device. This allows operation for isochronous (clocked
asynchronous) and asynchronous devices to communicate through synchronous
Modems. One hundred-ten or 220 Volt operation is provided by a convenient
switch located on the rear panel of the 2012. Simply install the proper
power plug for the country of use and select the proper line voltage and
the unit is ready for operation.
The Model 2012 is available in both stand-alone subset or
rackmountable versions.
