• Poźniak, Krzysztof
• Chernyshova, M.
• Wojeński, Andrzej
• Mazon, D.

Abstract

Modern physics experiments requires construction of advanced, modular measurement systems for data processing andregistration purposes. Components are often designed in one of the common mechanical and electrical standards,e.g. VME or uTCA. The paper is focused on measurement systems using FPGAs as data processing blocks, especiallyfor plasma diagnostics using GEM detectors with data quality monitoring aspects. In the article is proposed standardizedmodel of HDL FPGA firmware implementation, for use in a wide range of different measurement system. The effort wasmade in term of flexible implementation of data quality monitoring along with source data dynamic selection. In thepaper is discussed standard measurement system model followed by detailed model of FPGA firmware for modularmeasurement systems. Considered are both: functional blocks and data buses. In the summary, necessary blocks andsignal lines are described. Implementation of firmware following the presented rules should provide modular design,with ease of change different parts of it. The key benefit is construction of universal, modular HDL design, that can beapplied in different measurement system with simple adjustments.

Topics

• impedance spectroscopy
• experiment