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CANADUINO® 60kHz WWVB Atomic Clock Receiver - Compatible with MSF and JJY60

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Brand CANADUINO
Color Blue, Grey
Antenna Radio
Tuner Technology Analog, AM
Remote Control Included? No

About this item

  • AM Receiver module with external Antenna for 60kHz "Atomic Clock" Radio Signals like those available in USA and Canada, England and Japan; up to 2000 km Reception Radius depending on Weather and other Conditions; 1 bps Data Output with 3.3 or 5V Logic Level for Microcontroller
  • Reception Frequency 60kHz; Very High Sensitivity; Power Supply 2-15V; 1 bps Data Output for Decoding with Microcontroller like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, PIC and others.
  • Dimensions: PCB Size 21 x 24 mm; Antenna Core 10 x 60 mm; Total Weight 24 g
  • Content: 1x PCB; 1x tuned Antenna 60kHz; 1x Crystal 60003Hz; 1x Male Header 10 Pin; Antenna, Crystal and Pins require Soldering
  • NOTE: Visit our Amazon Store for more exciting Electronics. For Downloads, Documentation and Product Support please visit UNIVERSAL-SOLDER Website.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.79 x 0.79 x 0.39 inches; 1.76 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ N.A.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 29, 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ UNIVERSAL-SOLDER Electronics
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01KH3VEGS
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

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Product Description

The new version of UNIVERSAL-SOLDER / CANADUINO atomic clock receiver module is the most advanced and best equipped AM Atomic Clock Receiver module available today. We designed this product around the awesome receiver chip from Micro Analog Systems (Finland), just like the old module was. This is new:

  • We added an ultra quiet LDO voltage regulator, to offer a wide supply voltage range of up to 15V.
  • We added 4 LEDs to show the status of power, AGC, power down mode, and output.
  • We added drivers for the output signal, and an inverted output, both capable of driving up to 15mA.
  • We modified the antenna design for a better reception with an even shorter antenna stick.

The new designed, fine tuned 60kHz antenna replaces the old 100mm long antenna, and ensures even better reception than the old model.This module can be used to receive the atomic clock signal transmitted by:

  • WWVB (US/Canada)
  • JJY60 (Japan)
  • MSF (England)

The advantages compared to other modules:

  • wide operating voltage range 2* to 15V
  • 60 mm tuned high-gain, high-Q antenna
  • current consumption <100µA (LEDs off)
  • super high sensitivity of 0.4µV (RMS)
  • power down control pin
  • fast start-up
  • AGC control on/off

This kit needs some soldering. Crystal, antenna, and pin header are not assembled for a more flexible use. So is it possible to use a different crystal and different antenna, for example for a 40kHz setup for Japan, or a DCF77 setup for Europe. If you don't want to develop your own project, you can find many projects online, using 60kHz atomic clock receiver. From Arduino data logger to Nixon tube clocks. There are also libraries for Arduino IDE and other development sources online. We highly recommend to read the official Wikipedia article about WWVB (Fort Collins) time signal. * The module will work as expected with a voltage of as low as 2V. But the LEDs might not work as expected. We recommend a minimum voltage of 3V.Documentation is available on UNIVERSAL-SOLDER official website.

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The kit comes with the universal AM receiver board for 40-100kHz, a 60,003kHz crystal, a fine tuned 60kHz Antenna (60mm) with high Q-factor and high gain, and some male header pins. Antenna and crystal are not factory assembled.

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The receiver module in SMD technology follows highest manufacturing standards on a high quality, gold plated circuit board, and comes with 4 status LEDs to show the current settings of AGC and PDN, the output signal, and the proper power supply voltage.

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Optimized for solderless bread-board development.

The PCB comes with some male pin headers (not assembled) to use it for easy bread-board development.

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More function than any other Atomic Clock AM Receiver.

The receiver board comes with an on-board voltage regulator, inputs for automatic gain control (AGC) and power down mode (PDN), 2 outputs (inverted and non-inverted), and 4 status LEDs to notify about the current setting and function. The LEDs can be disabled to save power for battery operated devices. Then the average current consumption is only about 0.1mA.

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4 out of 5
76 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and value of the tuner. They mention that the 100 mm ferrite-rod antenna performs well, and it works ok at night. They appreciate the inexpensive design and that it doesn't need a sky view. Customers are disappointed with the instructions, saying that they don't provide any schematics or instructions.

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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the antenna. They mention that the 100 mm ferrite-rod antenna performs well, and the receiver works fine. Some customers also mention that it works ok at night with careful antenna alignment, and has not dropped signal since.

"...I'm nearly 1000 miles NW of WWVB in Ft. Collins CO and this module picks up the signal (with only occasional glitches) around the clock, 24/7 and..." Read more

"...A ferrite core makes an excellent antenna but is very delicate and hard to ship...." Read more

"...Signal is nevertheless very clear at night with careful antenna alignment and we are ~2k miles from the transmitter." Read more

"...Within 24hrs the clock locked on to Colorado and has not dropped signal since. It's self setting and holding time perfect!" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the value of the tuner. They say it's small, inexpensive, and doesn't need a sky view. Some mention that it doesn' t warm up and that it only draws 43 watts.

"...way from single-shot GPS timing but it's pretty small, cheap, doesn't need a sky view, no warmup, and it only draws 43 uA at 3 V running at full..." Read more

"...He didn't solicit a review from me, I'm just impressed with this inexpensive, sensitive receiver giving me WWVB on a pin." Read more

"This unit does work and is small and inexpensive...." Read more

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Customers are dissatisfied with the instructions provided with the tuner. They mention that there are no instructions nor a schematic, making it difficult to follow. Some customers also say that the poor documentation makes the product useless.

"...Second, there's neither instructions nor schematic, so it's left to one's imagination how to connect up its its five solder eyelets...." Read more

"...It does not work. I find the instructions very lacking - their web site directs you to "open source" design files, where you have to make an..." Read more

"Poor documentation makes it useless..." Read more

Works! 24/7 WWVB reception on west coast
5 Stars
Works! 24/7 WWVB reception on west coast
The 100 mm ferrite-rod antenna performs well. I'm nearly 1000 miles NW of WWVB in Ft. Collins CO and this module picks up the signal (with only occasional glitches) around the clock, 24/7 and not just special times at night or dawn/dusk. You should orient the antenna (approximately, nothing precise needed), and keep some distance from metal surfaces and noisy electronics like a cell phone or switching power supplies (eg. any modern wall-wart power supply). Don't know how well the scope photo shows it, but I see about 5 msec RMS timing jitter on the rising edge of the output signal relative to an ovenized 1-PPS reference, in this case around sunset. During the day it's around 10 ms RMS. Obviously this is a long way from single-shot GPS timing but it's pretty small, cheap, doesn't need a sky view, no warmup, and it only draws 43 uA at 3 V running at full power.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works! 24/7 WWVB reception on west coast
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
The 100 mm ferrite-rod antenna performs well. I'm nearly 1000 miles NW of WWVB in Ft. Collins CO and this module picks up the signal (with only occasional glitches) around the clock, 24/7 and not just special times at night or dawn/dusk. You should orient the antenna (approximately, nothing precise needed), and keep some distance from metal surfaces and noisy electronics like a cell phone or switching power supplies (eg. any modern wall-wart power supply). Don't know how well the scope photo shows it, but I see about 5 msec RMS timing jitter on the rising edge of the output signal relative to an ovenized 1-PPS reference, in this case around sunset. During the day it's around 10 ms RMS. Obviously this is a long way from single-shot GPS timing but it's pretty small, cheap, doesn't need a sky view, no warmup, and it only draws 43 uA at 3 V running at full power.
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O9R
5.0 out of 5 stars works as described. easy to built and very sensitive.
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2020
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Michele
1.0 out of 5 stars Pessimo
Reviewed in Italy on April 27, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars What you may not know.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2021
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Mr. B. S. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2021
About 40 years ago I built a clock from the design in Radio & Electronics World (April 1983)
and it has proved very reliable. In that time I have only had to replace the Z80 processor,
which may have failed from overheating.

But I never had much success with the 60kHz receivers (two designs) and aerials (ferrite rod
and wire frame aerials). Aerials extremely directional and poor reception in daylight hours.

This Canaduino module has transformed the clock. It comes as a kit, but very little soldering
required. But you do need to be competent in soldering tiny parts (the crystal).

It was very well packed inside a small plastic box. I don't know whether the box was intended
to house the built-up unit, but that's what I did. With careful measurements and drilling I
mounted the ferrire rod with cable ties, the PCB with M2.5 screws, and two phono sockets.
One for power, the other for data.

It seems quite tolerant of direction, but I'm relatively close to the Anthorn transmitter
(about 135 km, 84 miles). It may be more critical at greater distances.

Highly recommended.
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Looks OK
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2018