Design and prototyping of SiPM electronics

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

Links

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.

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.

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