Title :
Programmable Trigger Logic Unit Based on FPGA Technology
Author :
Karstens, Falk ; Trippel, S.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Freiburg, Germany
Abstract :
A programmable trigger logic module was implemented successfully in a field programmable gate array (FPGA) using their internal look-up tables to save Boolean functions. Up to 16 trigger input signals can be combined logically for a fast trigger decision. The new feature is that the trigger decision is VME register based. The changes are made without modifying the FPGA code. Additionally, the module has an excellent signal delay adjustment.
Keywords :
Boolean functions; field programmable gate arrays; high energy physics instrumentation computing; nuclear electronics; Boolean functions; FPGA technology; VME register; data acquisition; field programmable gate array; internal look-up tables; programmable trigger logic unit; signal delay adjustment; trigger input signals; Boolean functions; Delay; Field programmable gate arrays; Hardware design languages; Logic devices; Logic functions; Logic gates; Logic programming; Programmable logic arrays; Table lookup; Data acquisition; VME bus; field programmable gate array (FPGA); logic unit; trigger;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2005.852669
