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* <s>Combine [[Programming the ADC|ADC]] & [[Programming the temperature sensor|temperature sensor]] into single "SPI" module</s> | * <s>Combine [[Programming the ADC|ADC]] & [[Programming the temperature sensor|temperature sensor]] into single "SPI" module</s> | ||
[[Programming_the_Ethernet_controller#.28000.29_Reset_Cycle|Ethernet module]] | [[Programming_the_Ethernet_controller#.28000.29_Reset_Cycle|Ethernet module]] | ||
| − | * Complete [[Programming the Ethernet controller|Ethernet controller module]] | + | * Complete [[Programming the Ethernet controller|Ethernet controller module]] |
** <s>Registers</s> | ** <s>Registers</s> | ||
** <s>Idler</s> | ** <s>Idler</s> | ||
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*** <S>Integrate with/''combine into'' existing modules</S> ''update'': integrated into | *** <S>Integrate with/''combine into'' existing modules</S> ''update'': integrated into | ||
| − | * Integrate all modules | + | * Integrate all modules and simulate the device as a whole |
* Determine size of FPGA | * Determine size of FPGA | ||
* Design or purchase connector to bus board | * Design or purchase connector to bus board | ||
Revision as of 04:43, 13 November 2007
This page is a work in progress. More information will be added as the project progresses.
Internal 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
- Complete Ethernet controller module
RegistersIdlerReaderQuerierProgrammerTransmitterTransceiver, extra debugging quasi-emulators in progress- Reset module
- Execute on startup
- Execute on command
- Soft reset - load and report MAC and location addresses.
Integrate with/combine into existing modulesupdate: integrated into
- Integrate all modules and simulate the device as a whole
- 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