Carrier Engine¶
Fundamental Timing Source
Overview¶
The carrier engine forms the lowest timing layer of REVA.
It generates the fundamental pulse frequency from which all waveform structures are constructed.
Architecture¶
Carrier Frequency
↓
Timer1
↓
OC1A / OC1B
↓
D9 / D10
Responsibilities¶
The carrier engine provides:
- frequency generation,
- pulse timing,
- complementary outputs,
- deterministic operation.
Position Within REVA¶
Packet Scheduler
↓
Carrier Engine
↓
Output Channels
Philosophy¶
All packet structures ultimately derive from the carrier engine.