Software Libraries
Software Library
The Software Libraries suite provides a unified and scalable software layer for controlling, configuring and acquiring data from CAEN instrumentation across digitizers, VME systems and power supplies. Modern libraries such as CAEN FELib introduce a high-level abstraction of firmware registers through parameter-based interfaces, simplifying the development of custom DAQ and control software while preserving access to advanced hardware features. These libraries are designed for integration into complex experimental frameworks, supporting multi-threaded applications, multi-board synchronization and high-throughput data acquisition pipelines.
Complementary low-level libraries, including CAENVMELib and the CAEN HV Wrapper, enable direct control of bridges, controllers and high-voltage systems through standardized C/C++ APIs. Together, these tools provide a consistent programming model across operating systems and hardware generations, facilitating the development of portable, maintainable and high-performance control and acquisition software for scientific instrumentation.
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Unified software stack for digitizers, VME systems and power supplies with high-level parameter abstraction
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Multi-language APIs (C/C++, Python, LabVIEW) for Windows, Linux and ARM platforms with open-source components
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Scalable multi-board and multithread acquisition support for custom DAQ architectures
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Low-level libraries for direct hardware control (VME bridges, controllers, HV systems) with consistent communication interfaces
Software Libraries Models
CAENDPP Library
High level library for CAEN Digitizers running DPP firmware
CAENComm Library
Interface library for CAEN Data Acquistion Modules
CAEN FERSlib Library
High level library for FERS-5200 Boards
CAEN FELib Library
High level library for CAEN Digitizers 2.0
CAENDigitizer Library
Library of functions for CAEN Digitizers high level management
CAEN HV Wrapper Library
Library for CAEN Power Supply Control
CAENVMELib Library
Interface library for CAEN VME Bridges
CAEN PLU Library
A C Library for DT5495 and V2495 boards
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CAENDPP Library |
High level library for CAEN Digitizers 1.0 running DPP firmware | USB 2.0, Optical Link, VME | Window, Linux | VME, NIM and Desktop digitizers running DPP-PHA firmware, Digital MCAs | C | None (CAENDPP library is standalone; only the drivers for the communication link need to be installed apart by the user) | |
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CAENComm Library |
Interface library for CAEN Data Acquistion Modules | USB 2.0, Optical Link, Ethernet 10/100T, VME | Window, Linux | VME, NIM and Desktop digitizer 720, 724, 725, 730, 740, 742, 743, 751, 761 family, Digital MCA 780, 781 family and DT5790, DT55xx and V65xx power supply boards, A4818 USB 3.0 to CONET Adapter, V1x90x TDCs, V1495 and V2495 general purpose VME board, DT5495 Desktop Programmable Logic Unit and SY2791 TCP readout system | C, LabVIEW (Windows only) | CAENVMELib, NI LabVIEW Development System | |
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CAEN FERSlib Library |
High level library for FERS boards | USB 2.0/3.0, Optical Link, Ethernet | Window, Linux | A/DT5202, A5203(B)/DT5203, A/DT5204, DT5215, DT5216 | C | - | |
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New CAEN FELib Library |
High level library for CAEN Digitizers | USB 2.0, USB 3.0, 1 GbE, 10 GbE, Optical Link, VME | Window, Linux | Digitizers 2.0 (2740 family and 2745 family, 2730 family), Digitizers 1.0 | C, Python | CAEN Dig2, CAEN Dig1 | |
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CAENDigitizer Library |
High level library for CAEN Digitizers 1.0 | USB 2.0, USB3.0, Optical Link, VME | Window, Linux | VME, NIM and Desktop digitizers 1.0, Digital MCAs | C | CAENComm, CAENVMELib, NI, LabVIEW Development System | |
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CAENVMELib Library |
Interface library for CAEN VME Bridges | USB, Optical Link, Ethernet, VME, PCIe Gen3 x8, PCIe | Window, Linux | A4818, A5818, V/VX3718, V/VX4718, A3818, CAEN Bridges | C, LabVIEW | NI LabVIEW Development System | |
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CAEN PLU Library |
C Library for Programmable Logic Boards | USB, Optical Link, Ethernet, VME | Window, Linux | DT5495, V2495 | C | CAENComm library |
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