32ch TMC-VME module

Last modified Nov 27, 2001

This is a VME module using the TMC-304 chips.

Features;

• 32 input channels.
• 250 ps time resolution (780 ps/bit)
• maximum time range is 〜3 usec (can be extended by reducing resolution).
• on-board DSP processor.
• Dual-port memory for VME communication
• RS-232C serial interface
• Host port communication

Documents;

• Quick Start manualPDF file (4kB)
• 32ch TMC-VME module manual PDF file (81kB)
• DSP DAQ program manual PDF file (14kB)
• TMCBUG2 user's manual PDF file (52kB)
• PC board Layout
• Block Diagram
• Specification
• "A VME 32ch Pipeline TDC Module with a TMC LSI" IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, San Francisco, Oct, 1995. (postscript 137kB)
• U1 : RFSEL.JED file
• SY1 : VMEIF3.JED file
• SY2 : TMCIF3.JED file
• IC18 : TMCBUG V2.2 ROM file(S format)
• IC17 : 2nd ROM file(S format)
• Circuit Schematics

Source Programs;

• DSP DAQ Program
• DSP Test Programs
• Module Test Program from OS9 master module

The module was developed in 1994. Unfortunately it is not possible to produce a new module now since some of the parts are difficult to obtain.