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* [[Virtual cards]]
 
* [[Virtual cards]]
 
* [[Using Python to Automate MAS |Python commanding library ]]
 
* [[Using Python to Automate MAS |Python commanding library ]]
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== Related Publication ==
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== SQUID array setup procedure  ==
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* [[Publications]]
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=== Software ===
 
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* [[ Array setup programs ]]
 
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=== Documentation ===
 
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* Characterization and Locking SQUIDs with Multi-Channel Electronics [[http://www.phas.ubc.ca/%7Emce/mcedocs/software/locking_squids.pdf PDF]] (Jun. 07, 2005)
 
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* "Functional Description of Read-out Electronics for Time-Domain Multiplexed Bolometers for Millimeter and Sub-millimeter Astronomy" [[http://www.springerlink.com/content/m66114j06511uw68/ PDF]] (vol. 151, no. 3-4, J. Low-Temp Phys, May 2008)
 
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* "Automated SQUID tuning procedure for kilo-pixel arrays of TES bolometers on the Atacama Cosmology Telescope" [[http://www.phas.ubc.ca/%7Emce/mcedocs/auto_tune_results/ACT_tuning_spie2008.pdf PDF]] (SPIE Astronomical Instrumentation Conf, Jun. 2008)
 
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* Tuning Algorithm for ACT SQUIDs - poster [[http://www.phas.ubc.ca/%7Emce/mcedocs/auto_tune_results/auto_tuning_block_diagram.pdf PDF]]
 
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* MCE-Cryostat Diagram - cartoons of squid chain setup, servo loop calculations, and word-sizes [[http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/system/Cryo_MCE%20Block%20Diagram.pdf PDF]]
 
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== Application Notes ==
 
== Application Notes ==
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* [[MCE Timing Diagram]]
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* Fast switching of the SQ2 feedback
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* SQUID array setup
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** [[ Row-specific SQ2FB (fast switching)]]
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** [[Array setup programs]] - software
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** [[ Fast SQ2 Feedback and TES Biasing with an Address Card ]]
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** Characterization and Locking SQUIDs with Multi-Channel Electronics [[http://www.phas.ubc.ca/%7Emce/mcedocs/software/locking_squids.pdf PDF]] (Jun. 07, 2005)
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** "Functional Description of Read-out Electronics for Time-Domain Multiplexed Bolometers for Millimeter and Sub-millimeter Astronomy" [[http://www.springerlink.com/content/m66114j06511uw68/ PDF]] (vol. 151, no. 3-4, J. Low-Temp Phys, May 2008)
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* Internal commanding
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** "Automated SQUID tuning procedure for kilo-pixel arrays of TES bolometers on the Atacama Cosmology Telescope" [[http://www.phas.ubc.ca/%7Emce/mcedocs/auto_tune_results/ACT_tuning_spie2008.pdf PDF]] (SPIE Astronomical Instrumentation Conf, Jun. 2008)
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** [[ Internal Commands ]] - notes on internal command implementation.
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** Tuning Algorithm for ACT SQUIDs - poster [[http://www.phas.ubc.ca/%7Emce/mcedocs/auto_tune_results/auto_tuning_block_diagram.pdf PDF]]
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** [[ Ramp Generator ]]
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** MCE-Cryostat Diagram - cartoons of squid chain setup, servo loop calculations, and word-sizes [[http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/system/Cryo_MCE%20Block%20Diagram.pdf PDF]]
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** [[ Arbitrary Waveform Generator ]] -- for maximum length sequences and complex impedance measurements (CC v5.0.3+)
 
  
 
* Data acquisition
 
* Data acquisition
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** [[ Rectangle Mode Data ]] - recommended mode for high-rate acquisition
 
** [[ Rectangle Mode Data ]] - recommended mode for high-rate acquisition
 
** [[ High rate acquisition | Fast Data Acquisition ]] - high-rate acquisition without rectangle mode (deprecated)
 
** [[ High rate acquisition | Fast Data Acquisition ]] - high-rate acquisition without rectangle mode (deprecated)
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** [[ Open loop data acquisition ]] - for noise measurements of the SQUID chain.
 
** [[ The STOP Command ]]
 
** [[ The STOP Command ]]
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** [[ Dirfile support ]] - set up MAS to write dirfiles directly
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** [[Data accumulation rate]] - how much data does the MCE produce?
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* Data files
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** [[ Python data and runfile modules ]] - mce_data.py)
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** IDL [[ mas_data.pro | data ]] and [[ mas_runfile.pro and mas_runparam.pro | runfile]] scripts
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** [[ MCE flat-file format ]]
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** [[ Runfile format v2 ]]
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* Internal commanding
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** [[ Internal Commands ]] - notes on internal command implementation.
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** [[ Ramp Generator ]]
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** [[ Arbitrary Waveform Generator ]] -- for maximum length sequences and complex impedance measurements (CC v5.0.3+)
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* Fast switching of the SQ2 feedback
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** [[ Row-specific SQ2FB (fast switching)]]
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** [[ Fast SQ2 Feedback and TES Biasing with an Address Card ]]
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* mux11d support
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** [[ Configuration for mux11d operation ]]
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** [[ MCE Signal assignment for mux11d operation ]]
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** [[ Hybrid row select for mux11d ]] (to combine AC and BC for multiplexing > 41 rows)
  
 
* MCE servo control
 
* MCE servo control
 
** [[ Flux jumping | Flux Jumping]]
 
** [[ Flux jumping | Flux Jumping]]
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** [[ FSFB Clamping Commands ]] -- to prevent unlocked pixels from ramping (RC v5.0.a+)
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** [[ FSFB Clamping Commands ]] -- to prevent unlocked detectors from ramping
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** [[ Flux-loop reset per detector ]]
  
 
* Misc.
 
* Misc.
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** [[ Noise Calculations]]
 
** [[ Special SQ1 Bias Commands ]]
 
** [[ Special SQ1 Bias Commands ]]
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** [[ MCE temperature ]]
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[[Category:Hardware]]
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[[Category:Firmware]]
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[[Category:Software]]

Latest revision as of 19:26, 31 August 2016

MCE commanding

Related Publication

Application Notes

  • MCE Timing Diagram
  • SQUID array setup
    • Array setup programs - software
    • Characterization and Locking SQUIDs with Multi-Channel Electronics [PDF] (Jun. 07, 2005)
    • "Functional Description of Read-out Electronics for Time-Domain Multiplexed Bolometers for Millimeter and Sub-millimeter Astronomy" [PDF] (vol. 151, no. 3-4, J. Low-Temp Phys, May 2008)
    • "Automated SQUID tuning procedure for kilo-pixel arrays of TES bolometers on the Atacama Cosmology Telescope" [PDF] (SPIE Astronomical Instrumentation Conf, Jun. 2008)
    • Tuning Algorithm for ACT SQUIDs - poster [PDF]
    • MCE-Cryostat Diagram - cartoons of squid chain setup, servo loop calculations, and word-sizes [PDF]
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