Design and prototyping of SiPM electronics

This page is a work in progress. More information will be added as the project progresses.

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 the FPGA - central page for programming the FPGA.
 * Programming the DAC - discussion of the design for the DAC.
 * 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 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.