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authormichael-west <michael.west@ettus.com>2014-03-25 15:59:03 -0700
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@@ -4,8 +4,13 @@ UHD - Internal GPSDO Application Notes (USRP-N2x0/E1X0 Models)
.. contents:: Table of Contents
-This application note describes the use of integrated GPS-disciplined
-oscillators with Ettus Research USRP devices.
+This application note describes the use of integrated GPS-disciplined oscillators (GPSDOs) for
+the USRP N-Series and E1xx. For information regarding the GPSDO that is compatible with
+the USRP X-Series, please see:
+
+`USRP-X3x0 Internal GPSDO Device Manual <./gpsdo_x3x0.html>`_
+
+=======
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specifications
@@ -16,11 +21,11 @@ Specifications
* **Holdover**: <11us over 3h
* **Phase noise**:
- * **1Hz:** -80dBc/Hz
- * **10Hz:** -110dBc/Hz
- * **100Hz:** -135dBc/Hz
- * **1kHz:** -145dBc/Hz
- * **10kHz:** <-145dBc/Hz
+ * **1Hz:** -80 dBc/Hz
+ * **10Hz:** -110 dBc/Hz
+ * **100Hz:** -135 dBc/Hz
+ * **1kHz:** -145 dBc/Hz
+ * **10kHz:** <-145 dBc/Hz
**Antenna Types:**
@@ -29,7 +34,7 @@ The GPSDO is capable of supplying a 3V for active GPS antennas or supporting pas
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation Instructions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
-Installation instructions can be found here:
+Instructions for mounting the GPSDO kit onto your USRP device can be found here:
`http://www.ettus.com/content/files/gpsdo-kit_2.pdf <http://www.ettus.com/content/files/gpsdo-kit_2.pdf>`_
********************************************
@@ -40,7 +45,7 @@ Post-installation Task (N-Series only)
This is necessary if you require absolute GPS time in your application
or need to communicate with the GPSDO to obtain location, satellite info, etc.
-If you only require 10MHz and PPS signals for reference or MIMO use
+If you only require 10 MHz and PPS signals for reference or MIMO use
(see the `Synchronization Application Notes <./sync.html>`_),
it is not necessary to perform this step.
@@ -49,7 +54,7 @@ To configure the USRP to communicate with the GPSDO, use the
::
- cd <install-path>/share/uhd/utils
+ cd <install-path>/lib/uhd/utils
./usrp_burn_mb_eeprom --args=<optional device args> --key=gpsdo --val=internal
-- restore original setting --
@@ -61,7 +66,7 @@ Using the GPSDO in Your Application
By default, if a GPSDO is detected at startup, the USRP will be configured
to use it as a frequency and time reference. The internal VITA timestamp
will be initialized to the GPS time, and the internal oscillator will be
-phase-locked to the 10MHz GPSDO reference. If the GPSDO is not locked to
+phase-locked to the 10 MHz GPSDO reference. If the GPSDO is not locked to
satellites, the VITA time will not be initialized.
GPS data is obtained through the **mboard_sensors** interface. To retrieve