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SIS8300 Firmware Aspects
The SIS8300 MTCA.4 digitizer family was de-
veloped in co-operation with DESY for a variety
of different applications at the European XFEL
and demonstrator setups. A modular fi rmware
approach allows for customization targeting the
requirements of the specifi c application. An over-
view of the fi rmware building blocks is given in
the diagram below.
SIS8300 Firmware Building Blocks
DDR2 Memory Controller
The memory controller block supports the 512 Mbyte and
the 1 GByte memory options of the SIS8300. It interfaces
to the 4-lane PCI Express with a read/write DMA inter-
face. The histogramming memory controller supports an
update rate of 5 MHz (20 MHz within one memory page
amid differing three lowest order bits).
Full Custom Firmware
Feel free to inquire about a full custom fi rmware design
development or customized application fi rmware for the
SIS8300 digitizer to meet the requirements for your appli-
cation.
The UCF fi le and required information about on board
peripherals is provided to those who would like to deve-
lop their own full custom fi rmware design for the card in
house.
SIS8300 Memory Controller Block
Screen Shot of Generic Firmware SIS8300
ROOT GUI (under LINUX)
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