The SPK Brioude  platform is a robust, flexible platform in which up to 2 × 8 modules of the SK-Series high performance instruments share the same compact backplane and remote computer interface (SK810 module included).
With the SK-Series modular instruments, the users get the functionality they need while avoiding the cost of unnecessary features. The SK-Series instruments are the right choice for configuring acustom system from a broad and growing selection of modules. Do not hesitate to contact Signals and Systems for Physics for designing specific modules you may require.

The SPK Brioude platform is based on desktop cases with EMC shielding providing electronics protection. This flexible and robust case can be converted from desktop to a 19″ rack mount case. In accordance with IEC 60297-3-101, the SPK-Platform comes in different widths for accommodating from 5 to 16 single-wide modular instruments. It provides power input connectors, computer interfaces, clock synchronization, and individual module status.

• SPK42S − 1×8 instruments
• SPK84S − 1×8 instruments (single backplane)
• SPK84D − 2×8 instruments (dual backplane)
• USB and optical cables interfacing (9600/115200 bauds)
• Remote interface monitoring
• Complete isolation from the host computer
• 10 MHz timebase
• Robust and compact design
• External power supplies : +/-15V, +/-5V and +24V

• Functional Block Diagram (pdf)
• Datasheet (pdf)
• User’s Guide (pdf)
• Interconnections (pdf)

Please note that these optional parts are not included in the base product package and must be ordered separately.

• SCK131 – DC-power cable
• SCK132 – DC-power input cable adapter for connecting 3rd party power supply units
• SAP304 – 4-HP (20mm) filler panel
• SAP308 – 8-HP (40mm) filler panel
• SCM071 – 3-m optical cable, single (RX,TX) pair
• SCM072 – 10-m optical cable, single (RX,TX) pair
• SCM841 – USB 2.0 cable, type A male to type B male

• SM301 Nemausus – USB-to-Optical Bridge
• SK810 Tarn – Interfaces Controller module
• SK-Series modular instruments