Description
The goal of the CernFIP project
(memo) is to provide a
radiation tolerant FPGA-based replacement for Alstom's WorldFIP agent,
the MicroFIP chip.
This replacement is called nanoFIP.
The https://www.ohwr.org/610 is a rad-tol
FPGA that acts as an agent in the communication over the
WorldFIP fieldbus.
https://www.ohwr.org/607
It implements a minimal subset of the WorldFIP services.
It is designed to be radiation tolerant by using different SEU
mitigation techniques such as TMR and fail-safe state machines.
It is used in conjunction with a FielDrive driver chip and
FieldTR insulating transformer, both available from the
company ALSTOM.
Project Documentation
nanoFIP functional specification |
nanoFIP functionality and radiation tests |
WorldFIP standards |
WorldFIP insourcing work packages |
WorldFIP insourcing meetings and presentations |
Project Status
Date | Event |
16-02-2009 | Start of insourcing project. |
13-10-2010 | First code working on nanoFIP test board. |
15-04-2011 | Radiation tests performed on nanoFIP design. |
17-05-2011 | Stable design available for use in critical applications. |
nanoFIP users
Equipment | Users' Development Status |
CERN Quench Protection Systems | Jun 2011: 1st prototype board |
CERN Radiation Monitoring | Jun 2011: start designing |
FIPDIAG | Aug 2011: 1st prototype board |
CERN Cryogenic Controls | within 2011: start designing |
CERN Power Converter Controls | 2012: start designing |
Contacts
Erik van der Bij ** o Eva Gousiou ** o Pablo Alvarez ** o Gonzalo Penacoba ** o Julien Palluel **
E.Gousiou, E.Van der Bij, June 2011