Simple VME FMC Carrier (SVEC)
Project description
The FMC VME Carrier is an FMC carrier that can hold two FMC cards and an SFP connector. The FMC mezzanine slots use low-pin count (LPC) connectors. This board is optimised for cost and will be usable with most of the FMC cards designed within the OHR project (e.g. ADC cards, Fine Delay). For boards needing more possibilities (e.g. programmable clock resources, fast SRAM, fast interconnect between carriers), the VME FMC Carrier - VFC can be used.
Other FMC projects and the FMC standard are described in FMC Projects.
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SVEC V0 prototype board photo*
Main Features
- VME64x interface
- VME P2 connector provides access to a Rear Transition Module (compatible to VFC)
- 2 Low-pin count FMC slots
o Vadj fixed to 2.5V
o No dedicated clock signals from Carrier to FMC (as only available on HPC pins and use LPC)
o FMC connectivity: all 34 differential pairs connected, 1 GTP transceiver with clock, 2 clock pairs, JTAG - Application FPGA: Spartan-6 XC6SLX150T-FGG900
o 64kbit EEPROM (24AA64T-I/MC) connected for storing application parameters - System FPGA: Spartan-6 XC6SLX9-2FTG256C
o Provides VME bootloader, early oscillator/PLL config
o Configuration Flash memory for both Main FPGA and Application FPGA configuration - Clocking
o 1x 10-280 MHz I2C Programmable XO Oscillator Silicon Labs Si570 (for general purpose use)
o 1x 25 MHz VCTCXO (White Rabbit oscillator)
o 1x 20 MHz VCXO (White Rabbit oscillator)
o Main synthesizer/fanout: 2x CDCM61004RHBT - On-board memories
o 2x 256 MByte (2 Gbit) DDR3 (16-bit bus)
o 1x 128 Mbit SPI flash for FPGA firmware storage
o 1x I2C configuration EEPROM (24LC64) - Miscellaneous
o on-board thermometer IC (DS18B20U+)
o unique 64-bit identifier (DS18B20U+) - Front panel
o 1x SFP port (White Rabbit-compatible)
o 4x LEMO/SMC programmable I/Os capable of driving 3.3V @ 50 ohm
o2x micro HDMI type D connectors (1straight, 2 - crossover) (not for video) V0 only-
o 2x displayPort connectors (1 - straight, 2 - crossover) (not for video)
o 8x Programmable LED
o1x miniUSB connector (USB 2.0) V0 only
o reset push button - Internal connectors
o Xilinx-style JTAG
o VME64x, with some P2 lines going to the main FPGA
o optional internal USB 2.0 High Speed connector for stand-alone applications
o optional 2 x SATA connector for stand-alone PCI Express connectivity (clock + data)
o optional 4 UFL connectors with low-jitter clock for FMC cards - FPGA configuration
o from SPI flash or via VME - Stand-alone features (optional)
o External supply connector (3.3V, 5V) on internal SATA connector
o PCIe interface on internal SATA connector - 10-layer PCB
Project information
Contacts
General question about project
- Erik van der Bij - CERN
Status
Date | Event |
01-07-2011 | First ideas for starting this simpler and cheaper version of the FMC VME Carrier. |
19-07-2011 | Main features specification written. |
10-08-2011 | Project on hold as no resources available. |
25-10-2011 | Order sent out to a company for the schematics design. |
10-11-2011 | Schematics design under way. Expect a version to review by end |
17-01-2012 | Expect schematics for review on 25 January. |
25-01-2012 | Received schematics for review. |
01-02-2012 | Schematics design review held. review01022012 |
06-02-2012 | Comments received on review. review01022012comments |
09-02-2012 | Schematics available for new review. Second review planned for 15-02-2012 |
15-02-2012 | Skipping second review for lack of resources. Launch PCB design. |
28-02-2012 | First component placement made. |
12-03-2012 | 30% of the routing is done. 26 March first layout ready for review. |
02-04-2012 | Review will be held on 3 April. pdf files in the Files area, rest in the Repository. |
03-04-2012 | Review held (schematics + PCB layout) review03042012. Designer will come to CERN. |
25-04-2012 | Review held (schematics + PCB layout) review25042012. |
27-04-2012 | Comments received on review review25042012comments. |
27-04-2012 | Reviewed comments on review review27042012. |
02-05-2012 | Final V0 files created. Ordered 4 assembled boards. |
29-05-2012 | Schematics clean-up, changelog. Proto PCB produced, assembly early June. |
05-06-2012 | V1: replace eSATA by microHDMI, remove front USB (space reasons), add EEPROM to AFPGA. |
12-06-2012 | V0 prototype powered! Found easily solvable problems with 12V power supply. |
15-06-2012 | Four V0 boards received at CERN. |
21-06-2012 | V0: VME works, bootloader works, White Rabbit works, FMC slots work (two Fine Delay cards operating correctly) |
27-08-2012 | Designing V1. |
Erik van der Bij, Matthieu Cattin, Tomasz Wlostowski - 27 August 2012