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= MCE =
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== MCE ==
 
* [[MCE hardware]]
 
* [[MCE hardware]]
 
* [[ MCE Accessories]]
 
* [[ MCE Accessories]]
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** MCE can be powered by either a UBC-supplied Switching Power Supply (Vicor) or by a set of Linear Supplies. We recommend using Linear Supplies for all ground-based experiments.
 
** MCE can be powered by either a UBC-supplied Switching Power Supply (Vicor) or by a set of Linear Supplies. We recommend using Linear Supplies for all ground-based experiments.
  
= Data Acquisition PC  =
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== Data Acquisition PC  ==
* We are working on a compact "MCE Control Computer" to be available soon. Contact Don Wiebe (dvw at phas.ubc.ca) for details.
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* [[MCE Control Computer]] is a signle-board computer with a PCI card.  
  
 
* Alternatively, you may setup your own Linux PC: specs: [[MAS PC specifications email template]]
 
* Alternatively, you may setup your own Linux PC: specs: [[MAS PC specifications email template]]
  
* Data-acquisition card: ARC-64 - 250 MHz PCI Interface Board Rev. 5E (ask for a card from the batch of those set aside for UBC):
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* Data-acquisition card: [[PCI card|ARC-64 - 250 MHz PCI Interface Board Rev. 5E]]
http://www.astro-cam.com/arcpage.php?txt=products.php&cat=Controller%20Boards#ARC-64
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== MCE Firmware-Upgrade Accessories ==
 
Order the cards from:
 
Bob Leech
 
San Diego State University
 
Astronomical Research Cameras, Inc.
 
2247 San Diego Ave., Ste. 135
 
San Diego, CA  92110-2943
 
USA
 
1.619.278.0866
 
1.619.278.0868 fax
 
leach at astro-cam.com
 
 
 
* UBC-supplied firmware for ARC-64 PCI card
 
* MAS, Linux Kernal Patch, Drivers for ARC-64 PCI Card
 
 
 
= MCE Firmware-Upgrade Accessories =
 
 
There are various programmable parts in the MCE. The firmware for these parts can be upgraded either through the MCE fibre interface or using the MCE front-panel JTAG connector and Altera-supplied software/hardware listed below.
 
There are various programmable parts in the MCE. The firmware for these parts can be upgraded either through the MCE fibre interface or using the MCE front-panel JTAG connector and Altera-supplied software/hardware listed below.
  
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* Quartus II Software (only the web-edition is necessary) from https://www.altera.com/download/software/quartus-ii-we
 
* Quartus II Software (only the web-edition is necessary) from https://www.altera.com/download/software/quartus-ii-we
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MCE

Data Acquisition PC

MCE Firmware-Upgrade Accessories

There are various programmable parts in the MCE. The firmware for these parts can be upgraded either through the MCE fibre interface or using the MCE front-panel JTAG connector and Altera-supplied software/hardware listed below.

Upgrading MCE firmware over the fibre interface or so-called remote fimware update is a relatively new feature. See details here

Here is what you need for the old method:

  • USB Blaster here. Note that if you are an academic institution, USB Blasters are available for free from Altera website.