MVD analog spy channels

Multiplexed readout of analog spy channels


Last update: 14 Nov 98 - HvH


Each MCM has 2 spy channels, one at the preamp output and one at the AMU output, for a total of 2x42 analog channels per MVD motherboard (of which there ar 4). We will use Analog Devices ADG46's, which are analog multiplexers. They take 16 inputs, and connect one of these to the output, depending on the value of 4 switch bits (a0-a3), and on the level of the enable line.

Shown below is the arrangement for 1 motherboard. There are 3 pairs of multiplexers (2 pairs are drawn), each pair sharing an enable line, since we always want to look at the preamp and AMU signals from the same MCM. Thus an MCM is selected by setting the appropriate levels on enable1,2,3 and a0-a3.

From each mother board there are 7 digital lines going in and 2 analog lines coming out. On the Black-Box end, digital I/O IP packs write to the 7 lines .


Hubert van Hecke