Time interval measurement module implemented in SoC FPGA device

• Autorzy: Grzęda G. , Szplet R.

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.1515/eletel-2016-0032

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

We presents the design and test results of a picosecond-precision time interval measurement module, integrated as a System-on-Chip in an FPGA device. Implementing a complete measurement instrument of a high precision in one chip with the processing unit gives an opportunity to cut down the size of the final product and to lower its cost. Such approach challenges the constructor with several design issues, like reduction of voltage noise, propagating through power lines common for the instrument and processing unit, or establishing buses efficient enough to transport mass measurement data. The general concept of the system, design hierarchy, detailed hardware and software solutions are presented in this article. Also, system test results are depicted with comparison to traditional ways of building a measurement instrument.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

time interval measurement; time-to-digital converter; system on chip; measurement data processing

• Wydawca: Polish Academy of Sciences, Committee of Electronics and Telecommunication
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunications
• Rocznik: 2016
• Tom: Vol. 62, No. 3
• Strony: 237--246
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 13 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Grzęda G.

• Institute of Telecommunication, Military University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland

autor

Szplet R.

• Institute of Telecommunication, Military University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland

Bibliografia

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Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.