Overview of Global Trigger Logic Algorithm for Particle Detection and Synchronization
This document provides an overview of the Global Trigger Logic (GTL) and its synchronization algorithms for processing particle detection. It describes the steps involved in applying various conditions, including energy thresholds, spatial correlations, and specific particle conditions for isolated electrons and muons. The logic includes a functional diagram and VHDL code generation for condition chips, along with details about backplane setups and input channels for prototype testing. An update on the status and milestones of the Global Trigger development is also provided.
Overview of Global Trigger Logic Algorithm for Particle Detection and Synchronization
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Global Trigger Overview PSB Input synchronization GTL Logic calculation FDL L1A decision TIM Timing GTFE Readout
Algorithm Logic Initial step: Particle and Delta Conditions The first are applied to a group of objects. The conditions are: ET or pT thresholds, h/f-windows, bit patterns for isolation, quality, charge, and spatial correlations (Dh, Df) between objects of the same type. Delta Conditions calculate spatial correlations between different objects. Particle Condition for 2 back-to-back isolated electrons Particle Condition for 2 back-to-back isolated opposite-sign muons with MIP bits set
Algorithm Logic Next step: Actual algorithm calculations. Logical combinations (AND-OR) of objects are determined.
Setup- and Placement Program generating VHDL code for the Condition chips Wiring of input channels for 6U prototype boards
Setup- and Placement Program Event Generator
Condition to find 2 isolated electrons/photons with spatial correlation <== Setup file
Status of Global Trigger September 2000 • Custom backplane and PSB input prototype exist. • GTL-prototype: 4 m, 4x4 calorimeter channels • New structure of the prototype similar as on the final 9U board • uniform structure, smaller latency, flexibility, but design more complicated • Condition Chips :Each receives two thirds of the input channels • Conditions, Spatial conditions, Pre-Algorithms, Algorithms • Algo Chips: Algorithms • VHDL design ==> fixed VHDL code • Predefined Templates, Condition types, I/O-pins • Setup and Placement Software ==> variable VHDL code • Wiring of Input Channels and of algorithm bits to output pins • Definition of Conditions //Condition types as building blocks. • Definition of Algorithm AND-OR logic // product terms, inversion • aim for ===>Automated Chip design • Event Generator Software • Board layout: Placement, connectors....
Status of Global Trigger September 2000 • FDL board: Definition of functions ongoing • TCS board:Partitioning; definition of functions • JTAG software from JTAG Technology • infrastructure, interconnection, cluster tests done • problems with programming of FPGAs by JTAG • PSB module tested: 25% of connections can be tested • BGA Solder station for Fine Line BGA (1mm grid) chips • 256, 484 pins...ok; • 672 pins...Tests to find optimal solder parameters
Schedule 2001 • GTL-prototype: • VHDL design finished and prototype board produced • delay Nov 2000 ==> Jan 2001 • Software for Design and Tests until March 2001... • FDL board: • Functions defined and top-down design done until Nov 2000. • FPGA chips designed and FDL board built until Nov 2001. • GMT : Conceptual design until Nov 2000 • define and simulate final algorithms • JTAG software and tests: available until Dec 00...already working
Milestones 1999, 2000-2004 • D431 - June 1999 • PSB_6U prototype production Status: Board tested. • BACK6U design Status: done • D432 – Nov 1999 milestone changed • BACK6U production Status: Board in use. • D433 - June 2000 • GTL_6U design Status: Delay due to redesign • D434 – Nov 2000 Trigger Logic Functions tested • GTL_6U tested; Status: Delay • FDL_9U design • Combined logic test: Backplane + PSB + GTL • Conceptual GlobalMuon Trigger design • D435 - Nov 2001 Complete Logic Pipeline tested • Combined Prototype test: Backplane + PSB + GTL+FDL • D436 - June 2003 24-channel Global Trigger available • D437- Nov 2003 Global Muon Trigger available • D438 - Nov 2004 32-channel Global Trigger available