ETL in MTD DAQ — Project Documentation
Welcome! This site tracks our ongoing work to integrate the Endcap Timing Layer (ETL) into the CMS MTD DAQ using the Serenity with EMP framework. Here you’ll find all instructions, logs, notes and slide decks gathered in one searchable place.
Latest highlights
- Successfully debugged raw ADC output of MUX64
- Finalized Database schema upgrade proposal
- Can Fully read and write to lpGBT registers with Serenity
See the Logs tab for more info
Layout
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Home (this page) | Overview, latest status and quick links. |
| Instructions | Step‑by‑step guides for setting up Serenity firmware/software, flashing FPGAs, and running the software. |
| Logs | Chronological log of integration work & tests. Including results and future plans. |
| Documents | Reports, Notes, and Slide decks presented in ETL and DAQ meetings |
Other useful documentation
- Serenity Website – Serenity
- EMP Guide – EMP Framework
- CMS MTD DAQ - MTD DAQ Documentation
- FPGA Design Book – High Speed I/O
Questions or suggestions? Open an issue in the GitLab repo or ping Naomi Gonzalez(ngonzalz@bu.edu) or Hayden Swanson(hayden.swanson@cern.ch) on mattermost.