sPHENIX MAPS tracker discussion

[ftuser <ming AT bnl.gov>]

Dear all,

 

Following last week’s discussion at MVTX bi-weekly meeting, here is the information from Jin about obtaining some “free FPGA” chips for FELIX boards through the Xilinx University Donation program.

 

The idea to apply to this program originates from the recent success from TPC project,  Tom worked through this process and received five FELIX FPGAs which represents a significant cost-saving in the TPC DAM R&D and production.

 

We will appreciate further helps from other university collaborators for the MVTX as well as TPC and/or INTT.

 

It does take some effort to apply to the Xilinx University Donation program. At the first step, the donation can be requested at https://www.xilinx.com/support/university/donation-program.html   

* Our research project (high throughput data acquisition R&D or some fancier names)

* Software Development Tools: (not required)

* In the Hardware Development Boards section

** Hardware Development Boards: Other

** List any other products you are requesting: Kintex-7 Ultrascale FPGA with the part number of XCKU115-2FLVF1924E.

** How many boards are you requesting: (about five seems possible)

After passing the first round of evaluation,  Xilinx will contact the PI regarding information on the project for their further assessment.

 

Please feel free to let Jin and me know if there is any question or suggestions.

 

Cheers

 

Ming

 

 

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