Title :
Programmable trigger logic unit based on FPGA technology
Author :
Karstens, F. ; Trippel, S.
Author_Institution :
Freiburg Univ., Germany
Abstract :
A programmable trigger logic was implemented successfully in an 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 functionality has been implemented on an A32/D32 VME module.
Keywords :
Boolean functions; field programmable gate arrays; nuclear electronics; trigger circuits; A32/D32 VME module; Boolean functions; FPGA technology; internal look-up tables; programmable trigger logic unit; trigger decision; trigger input signals; Application specific integrated circuits; Boolean functions; Data acquisition; Field programmable gate arrays; Hardware design languages; Logic devices; Logic functions; Logic programming; Read-write memory; Table lookup;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, 2004 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8700-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1082-3654
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2004.1462575