The purchasing decision
List each event source, timestamp origin and communication interface. Ask for latency definitions and a timing diagram. Have the integrator determine the acceptable synchronization evidence using representative recordings.
Keep these records
- Clock and event definitions.
- Signal-level and pinout diagram.
- Synchronized acceptance records.
Give each record an owner and a revision or date. If a supplier proposes a different part or test condition, record it as an exception for review before treating the quotation as equivalent.
Turn the review into a sourcing request
Start with the linked component checklist, add the actual platform and part identity, and state quantity, destination and timing. List unresolved requirements explicitly so the first discussion can focus on those gaps.
Trigger and time-synchronization accessories — requirement checklist