Front end processing for a 100 MHZ Flash-ADC-System

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1986.4334534· OSTI ID:5494483

Eckerlin, G; Elsen, E; Schmitt, H V.D.; Wagner, A; Walter, P V

An intelligent interface for readout of a high speed (100 MHz), multichannel Flash-ADC System is described. 3072 FADC channels are controlled and read by a system of 34 microprocessors M68000 placed at two different hierarchical levels. In addition to the readout itself, the processors perform a detailed pulse shape analysis necessary for a compact and manageable data format. The purpose of the system is to exploit the good double tract separation and time resolution provided by Flash-ADCs in conjunction with large drift chamber detectors such as JADE at PETRA and OPAL at LEP. Details of the system presently being installed at JADE are reviewed.

• Research Organization: Physikalisches Institut, Universitat Heidelberg, Philosophenweg 12, D-6900 Heidelberg
• OSTI ID: 5494483
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Vol. NS-33:3; ISSN IETNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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