wiki:CMS_TTT-TTS_TTC_Tester

Rev. B

See Hardware section for PCB layouts.

Firmware

Firmware specification of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 firmwares can be found on the TTC_TTS_FirmwareSpecification

2013-11-21 (INTERIM 0x04 Broadcast Firmware)

Changelog
  • Sends 0x04 at 3400 with an orbit count prescale of 10. Currently can't be deactivated.
  • Can still send custom commands as before way. Sends them at bx 1024 once.
  • Compatible with the same release of pychips and addresstable as before.
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2013-06-14 (STABLE)

Upgrade Directions

If upgrading from versions before 2013-06-07 then using TTTtool.py should work fine. If you are upgrading from version 2013-06-07 you will need to use a jtag programmer to program the SPI flash, or the bit file for 2013-06-14 and then use TTTtool.py to write the .mcs file to the flash.

The address table does not need to be upgraded from 2013-06-07 for TTTtool.py to work.

Changelog
  • Fixed major bug from 2013-06-07 where during programming you would hang on write to FLASH_WBUF' and crash, preventing programming.
SOFTWARE
  • In 2013-16-14:
    • Fix where during RS and WS the program would get into a fatal error.
    • Fixed sorting of .mcs files.
    • Added flash (.mcs) file for firmware version 2013-06-14
  • In 2013-10-02:
    • Changed the way the BC command is executed. It no longer relies on the action register resetting to 0 correctly by manually writing 0s. This improves compatibility with older firmware versions and reduces the risk of confusion.
  • In 2013-10-21
    • Fixed the following error reported by Eric Hazen: The TTTtool wont run because of a syntax error. We edited line 139, change from "with open(script_file): pass" to "open(script_file)"
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Documentation

2013-06-07 (DO NOT USE)

Bug Log
  • For some reason all ethernet functions work, except flash writes. Flash reads work.

Enter flash action, h' for menu: p 1) ttt_2013-06-03.mcs 2) ttt_2013-04-04.mcs 3) ttt_2013-06-07.mcs 4) ttt_2013-03-07.mcs 5) ttt_2013-05-24.mcs

Select desired MCS file (enter integer) Type 1-5' to select or '0' for menu: 3 /home/cwoodall/Documents/Projects/ttt_pychips/firmware/ttt_2013-06-07.mcs

WARNING!! You are about to program the flash. Would you like to continue? y' for yes, any other key to abort: y Reading MCS file. May take many seconds...

firmware file /home/cwoodall/Documents/Projects/ttt_pychips/firmware/ttt_2013-06-07.mcs has 0x5327c data bytes ( 1331 pages) Erasing flash sector at address 0x00000 Erasing flash sector at address 0x10000 Erasing flash sector at address 0x20000 Erasing flash sector at address 0x30000 Erasing flash sector at address 0x40000 Erasing flash sector at address 0x50000

programming flash at address 0x53200 FatalError?(): Trouble writing to FLASH_WBUF' Quitting...

Replicated on 3 boards...

Changelog
  • The TTTActionReg_SendBcastCmd (bit 1) in TTTActionReg (address: 0x3) has now automatically turns to zero after the broadcast command in TTTBcastCmd (address: 0x4) is sent. In the past you needed to write a 1'' and then a 0' to TTTActionReg bit 1 every time you wanted to send a command.
  • Added error counters reset (bit 29) to TTTActionReg (address: 0x3). This auto zeros after reset is performed.
  • Added Error Counters, see address table and documentation.
  • Added a reset bit (bit 31) to TTTControlReg (address: 0x2)
  • Further tests ran on the LHCClock input
  • LVDS Modes added. See documentation for more information.
SOFTWARE
  • Now handles named registers read in from address table correctly when using "RS"
  • added "BC" which sends a broadcast command
  • added "ST" which gets the error counter values and reports them
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Documentation

2013-06-03

Changelog
  • Added Ability to send arbitrary Broadcast Commands by writing to the lower 8 bits of the register TTTBcastReg (Address: 0x4)
    • To send you must write a 1' to TTTActionReg (0x3) bit 1. It is recommended to immediately write a '0'.
  • Added the ability to switch between the onboard clock and the LHCClock input using TTTControlReg (Address: 0x2) bit 1. Write a 1' to select the LHCClock and write a '0' to select the onboard crystal. The Ethernet interface should work in all cases.
  • Now ships with address table.
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Documentation

2013-05-24

Changelog
  • Added 2 SFP channels.
  • Some optimizations to the clock network.
  • Added TTTControlReg (Address: 0x2). Minimal functionality as of now, some functions have been specified but are not documented, or implemented yet.
    • If you write a 1' to the 4th bit (0x10) you will L1A's and BC0s received over the Channel A and Channel B fibers will be pushed out onto the NIM outputs as follows:
  • Channel A: L1A - L1A , BC0 - BC0
  • Channel B: L1A - NIM1, BC0 - NIM0
  • if you write 0' to the 4th bit NIM0 and NIM1 will be inactive and BC0 and L1A will output the internally generated L1A's and BC0s.
Sources

2013-04-16

Clock network modifications.

2013-04-04

Fixed problems with the Ethernet MACs CRC evaluation.

2013-03-28

Verification Firmware

2013-05-13

First version of the testing firmware. Can be flashed using the Ethernet MAC, but cannot be restored via the same method (must use a Xilinx JTAG programming cable to go back to the original firmware).

The setup is as follows:

  • Nim Output to Nim Input connections (as labeled): L1A -> NIM_IN0; BC0 -> NIM_IN1; NIM0 -> NIM_IN2; NIM1 -> NIM_IN3
  • RJ-45 Channel A Rx to Channel A Tx; Same for channel B (loopback)
  • SFP hooked up in a loop-back configuration Channel A Rx to Channel A Tx and same for channel B.

On start-up the firmware expects to see the GPIO/Settings (also serial number selection jumpers) to be set to 0 (all grounded). This will initialize test mode. Each test is carried out as a counter which is then displayed on the LEDs.

Setting Function Verification Method
0000 Tests NIM I/O Verify that the bottom four (closest to red) LEDs count up/
0001 Tests RJ-45 Inputs All LEDs should be counting up. Channel A is on the upper 4 bits and Channel B on the lower 4 bits.
0010 Tests Channel A of the SFP connection All LEDs should be counting up.
0100 Tests Channel B of the SFP connection All LEDs should be counting up.
Any Other ERROR Blinks All Green LEDS on and off in unison.

Serial Number Table

'Serial Number Mac Address IP Address Location Hardware Revision Firmware Version (Shipped) Firmware Version (Current) Notes
000 08-00-30-F3-00-00 192.167.2.32 FACTORY TEST MODE N/A N/A N/A Only use for Factory Test.
001 08-00-30-F3-00-01 192.168.2.33 BU EDF (Boston, MA)     Rev. B Dev         2013-06-14 Used for testing and firmware dev. by Chris Woodall
002 08-00-30-F3-00-02 192.168.2.34 BU EDF (Boston, MA) Rev. B 2013-03-27 2013-06-14 none
003 08-00-30-F3-00-03 192.168.2.35 CERN/904                     Rev. B 2013-03-27 2013-06-03 Passed Factory Test.
004 08-00-30-F3-00-04 192.168.2.36 CERN/904                     Rev. B 2013-03-27 2013-06-03 Passed Factory Test.
005 08-00-30-F3-00-05 192.168.2.36 BU EDF (Boston, MA)     Rev. B - - DEFECTIVE. Ethernet Link Does not open up. Hardware based issue.
006 08-00-30-F3-00-06 192.168.2.38 DESY     Rev. B 2013-04-16 ? Passed Factory Test.
007 08-00-30-F3-00-07 192.168.2.39 FermiLab?     Rev. B 2013-04-16 2013-06-07 Passed Factory Test.
008 08-00-30-F3-00-08 192.168.2.40 Cornell (Ithaca, NY)    Rev. B 2013-06-14 2013-06-14 Passed Factory Test.
009 08-00-30-F3-00-09 192.168.2.41 BU EDF (Boston, MA)     Rev. B - - DEFECTIVE. NIM, LVDS, jumpers and buttons passed test. Ethernet having problems and Channel A SFP. Problems seem to be of a firmware-based nature. Not sure how to fix.
010 08-00-30-F3-00-0a 192.168.2.42 University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)     Rev. B 2013-06-14 2013-06-14 Passed Factory Test.

Software

​Documentation found here

ttt_pychips releases

Hardware

All schematic and PCB layouts were done in ​ExpressPCB

Changelog

  • Fixed LED footprints
  • Added convenient .1" spaced headers for use with Phase 1 firmware.
  • Fixed TTS connections (both input and output) to match a traditional Ethernet Patch cable
  • Fixed the situation for the Oscillator, now that the datasheet has been understood and we know which pin needs to be enabled. Alternatively put OE on a FPGA pin (current solution is two sites for 603 resistors or solder shorts)
  • Added more labels (these labels are still valid in "old" designs)
  • Add soft reset button to implement TTC Phase 1 reset features (Low Active)
  • Added trigger button (Low active)
  • NIM Outputs added.
  • NIM Inputs added
  • Fixed the situation for the Oscillator, now that the datasheet has been understood and we know which pin needs to be enabled. Alternatively put OE on a FPGA pin (current solution is two sites for 603 resistors or solder shorts)
  • Added more label
  • Moved U2 from the M25P32s SOIC16 package to its SO-8W package version
  • Added bypass capacitors to comparators U14, U15, U16 and U17
  • Enlarged two holes on the SFP package to allow for easy fitting of the surface mount part.

Shipment Preparation

  • Install LEMO connectors in the following sites: J2, J4, J5, J20, J21, J22, and J23 (J18 and J19 are extra outputs).
  • Install jumper in J6.
  • Install jumpers for all GPIO jumpers (P29, P30, P32, P35).
  • Add 0 Ohm 603 resistor (or jumper) at site R16.
  • Remove 603 0 Ohm resistor at site R83 (bottom).
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