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
- Autothreshold scan functionality working in MTD DAQ SW (Noisewidth and Baseline)
- I2C functionality with ETROC and Servant lpGBT established and fully tested
- Full control and operation of MUX64 and Master lpGBT through Serenity and MTD DAQ SW
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.