GBTX emulator for development and special versions of GBT-based readout chains. (17th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zabołotny, W.M.; Byszuk, A.P.; Dementev, D.; Emschermann, D.; Gumiński, M.; Kruszewski, M.; Miedzik, P.; Poźniak, K.; Romaniuk, R.; Schmidt, C.J.; Shitenkov, M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of instrumentation. Volume 16:Number 12(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12-17
• Subjects: Data acquisition circuits -- Digital electronic circuits -- Front-end electronics for detector readout; Scientific apparatus and instruments -- Periodicals; 502.84
• DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/16/12/C12022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-0221

Abstract

Abstract: The GBTX ASIC is a standard solution for providing fast control and data readout for radiation detectors used in HEP experiments. However, it is subject to export control restrictions due to the usage of radiation-hard technology. An FPGA-based GBTX emulator (GBTxEMU) has been developed to enable the development of GBT-based readout chains in countries where the original GBTX cannot be imported. Thanks to utilizing a slightly modified GBT-FGPA core, it maintains basic compatibility with standard GBT-based systems. The GBTxEMU also may be an interesting solution for developing GBT-based readout chains for less demanding experiments.