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=== Analog amplifier === | === Analog amplifier === | ||
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* [[SiPM Amplifier]] - analog amplifier circuit supplied by [http://www.photonique.ch/ Photonique] for use with the SiPMs. | * [[SiPM Amplifier]] - analog amplifier circuit supplied by [http://www.photonique.ch/ Photonique] for use with the SiPMs. | ||
* [[MATLAB amplifier in detail]] - more information regarding the implementation of the MATLAB-based simulation of the amplifier circuit. | * [[MATLAB amplifier in detail]] - more information regarding the implementation of the MATLAB-based simulation of the amplifier circuit. | ||
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=== Digital control === | === Digital control === | ||
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* [[SiPM digital control board]] - digital PCB for controlling the SiPMs. | * [[SiPM digital control board]] - digital PCB for controlling the SiPMs. | ||
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| + | ==== Programming our FPGA ==== | ||
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* [[Programming the FPGA]] - central page for programming the FPGA. | * [[Programming the FPGA]] - central page for programming the FPGA. | ||
** [[Programming the DAC]] - discussion of the design for the DAC. | ** [[Programming the DAC]] - discussion of the design for the DAC. | ||
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*** [[Ethernet packets]] - a detail of the packets we intend to use on our network. | *** [[Ethernet packets]] - a detail of the packets we intend to use on our network. | ||
** [[Reset and Initialization]] - discussion of the design for the reset and initialization core. | ** [[Reset and Initialization]] - discussion of the design for the reset and initialization core. | ||
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| + | ==== VHDL in general ==== | ||
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* [[VHDL tutorial]] - a brief guide to VHDL design with a design example; the introduction and core of the tutorial. | * [[VHDL tutorial]] - a brief guide to VHDL design with a design example; the introduction and core of the tutorial. | ||
** [[VHDL: Where to start]] - section one of the tutorial, focusing on preparing your design for coding. | ** [[VHDL: Where to start]] - section one of the tutorial, focusing on preparing your design for coding. | ||
Revision as of 19:33, 20 July 2007
This page is a work in progress. More information will be added as the project progresses.
Links
Analog amplifier
- SiPM Amplifier - analog amplifier circuit supplied by Photonique for use with the SiPMs.
- MATLAB amplifier in detail - more information regarding the implementation of the MATLAB-based simulation of the amplifier circuit.
Digital control
- SiPM digital control board - digital PCB for controlling the SiPMs.
Programming our FPGA
- Programming the FPGA - central page for programming the FPGA.
- Programming the DAC - discussion of the design for the DAC.
- Programming the SPI - discussion of the new hybrid module that controls both the ADC and the temperature sensor over a single SPI bus.
- Programming the temperature sensor - discussion of the design for the temperature sensor.
- Programming the ADC - discussion of the design for the ADC.
- Programming the Ethernet controller - discussion of the design for the Ethernet controller.
- Ethernet packets - a detail of the packets we intend to use on our network.
- Reset and Initialization - discussion of the design for the reset and initialization core.
VHDL in general
- VHDL tutorial - a brief guide to VHDL design with a design example; the introduction and core of the tutorial.
- VHDL: Where to start - section one of the tutorial, focusing on preparing your design for coding.
- VHDL: Enter the code monkey - section two of the tutorial, focusing on outlining the framework of your code.
- VHDL: The real code - section three of the tutorial, focusing on coding the body of your design.
- VHDL: Xilinx ISE - section four of the tutorial, focusing on using the development environment.
To-do list
- Upload ADC module block diagrams
- Combine ADC & temperature sensor into single "SPI" module
- Reset module
- Execute on startup
- Execute on command
- Integrate with/combine into existing modules
- Complete Ethernet controller module
- Integrate all modules
- Determine size of FPGA
- Design or purchase connector to bus board
- Purchase all components (including EEPROM, RJ-45 female jack, etc)
- Obtain footprints of all chips, connectors, jacks, etc
- PCB layout
- Prototype PCB
- Design bus board
- Design analog board