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VX1290A-2ESST

32 Channel Multihit TDC (25 ps)

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Highlights

  • 25 ps LSB

  • 21 bit resolution

  • 52 µs full scale range

  • ECL/LVDS Input Signals

  • 5 ns Double Hit Resolution

  • Trigger Matching and Continuous Storage acquisition modes

  • Leading and/or Trailing Edge detection

  • 32 k x 32 bit output buffer

  • MBLT, CBLT and 2eSST data transfer

  • Multicast commands

  • Geographical address supported

  • Live Insertion

  • Libraries, Demos (C and LabView) and Software tools for Windows and Linux

Overview

The CAEN Mod. VX1290A-2eSST is a 32 channel Multihit TDC, housed in a 1-unit wide VME64X 6U module. The unit features High Performance Time to Digital Converter chips developed by CERN.

  • LSB is 25 ps (21 bit resolution, 52 µs FSR)

The module accepts both ECL and LVDS inputs. The channels can be enabled for the detection of hits rising/falling edges. For each channel there is a digital adjustment for the zero-ing of any offsets. The data acquisition can be programmed in “Events” (“Trigger Matching Mode”, with a programmable time window) or in “Continuous Storage Mode”. The module programming is performed via a microcontroller that implements a high-level user friendly interface. The VME interface allows the module to work in A24 and A32 addressing modes.

The board houses a 32 k x 32 bit deep Output Buffer, that can be readout via VME in a completely independent way from the acquisition itself.

The device supports MBLT, CBLT and 2eSST readout modes. Live insertion is also supported.

Software

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Accessories

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A954

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A952

A952

Cable assembly 2.54mm 34 pin female to 2.54mm 34 pin female - 50 cm

Ordering Options

Code Description
WVX1290AEXAE

VX1290A – 2ESST 32 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 25psec ECL/LVDS (no JAUX)

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    Name
    Package
    No. of Channels
    Resolution (bit)
    Type
    Conversion Time (µs)
    LSB (ps)
    Full Scale Range (µs)
    Input Type
    Connectors
    VX1190A-2ESST

    VX1190A-2ESST

    VME64X

    128

    19 / 17

    Multihit Digital TDC

    -

    100 / 200 / 800

    52 / 104

    ECL / LVDS

    Robinson Nugent Flat

    DT5203

    DT5203

    Desktop

    64

    26

    Multihit Digital TDC

    -

    3.125

    52

    LVDS

    1 edge connector type HSEC8-170

    V1290A-2ESST

    V1290A-2ESST

    VME

    32

    21

    Multihit Digital TDC

    -

    25

    52

    ECL / LVDS

    Std. Flat

    V1290N-2ESST

    V1290N-2ESST

    VME

    16

    21

    Multihit Digital TDC

    -

    25

    52

    NIM

    LEMO

    VX1290A-2ESST

    VX1290A-2ESST

    VME64X

    32

    21

    Multihit Digital TDC

    -

    25

    52

    ECL / LVDS

    Std. Flat

    V775N

    V775N

    VME

    16

    12

    Analog TDC

    2.8

    35 / 300

    0.14 / 1.2

    NIM

    LEMO

    A5203

    A5203

    Desktop

    64/128

    26

    Multihit Digital TDC

    -

    3.125

    52

    LVDS

    1 edge connector type HSEC8-170

    V775

    V775

    VME

    32

    12

    Analog TDC

    5.7

    35 / 300

    0.14 / 1.2

    ECL

    Std. Flat

    VX1290N-2ESST

    VX1290N-2ESST

    VME64X

    16

    21

    Multihit Digital TDC

    -

    25

    52

    NIM

    LEMO

    V1190A-2ESST

    V1190A-2ESST

    VME

    128

    19 / 17

    Multihit Digital TDC

    -

    100 / 200 / 800

    52 / 104

    ECL / LVDS

    Robinson Nugent Flat

    Technical Specifications

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    Packaging

    6U-high, 1U-wide VME unit

    Inputs

    32 ECL / LVDS inputs, 110 Ohm impedance

    Double hit resolution

    5 ns

    Acquisition modes

    Trigger Matching Mode; Continuous Storage Mode

    Built-in memory

    32 kwords deep Output Buffer

    LSB

    25 ps

    Dynamic Range

    52 μs

    RMS resolution (with compensation enabled)

    32 ps (typical)

    Integral non linearity (with compensation enabled)

    < 2.5 LSB

    Max. differential non linearity (with compensation diabled)

    < 3 LSB

    Interchannel Isolation

    ≤3 LSB

    Offset spread

    <2 ns

    EXT TRIGGER input

    Two LEMO 00 bridged connectors, NIM signal, 50 Ω

    Double Trigger resolution

    75 ns

    Clock source

    Internal (40 MHz) or External (con Control connector), dip switch selectable

    Control inputs

    active-high, differential ECL input signals:

    • CLR: performs the Hardware CLEAR (min. width: 25 ns)

    rising-edge active, differential ECL input signals:

    • CRST: performs the Bunch RESET (min. width: 25 ns)

    • CLK: external clock (max. freq.: 40 MHz)

    • TRG: trigger for the TDC latching (min. width: 25 ns)

    Control outputs

    differential ECL output signal:
    OUT_PROG: control output signal, programmable via the out prog control register

    Displays

    • DTACK: green LED; lights up at each VME access
    • PWR: green/red LED; green: power ON, red: failure status
    • TERM: green LED; control bus termination ON
    • FULL: red LED; memory full
    • ERROR: red LED; TDC global error
    • DRDY: yellow LED; at least one datum/event in the Output Buffer

    VME

    • Addressing modes: A24, A32, MCST
    • Data modes: D16, D32, MBLT32, BLT64, CBLT32, CBLT64, 2eVME, 2eSST7
    • Readout rate: up to 120 Mbyte/s with 2eSST

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