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DRS4 Evaluation Board User’s Manual
Please check for possible updates of this manual under http://www.psi.ch/drs/documentation
DRS4 Evaluation Board
User’s Manual
Board Revision 5
as of January 2014
Last revised: April 27, 2016
Stefan Ritt
Paul Scherrer Institute
CH-5232 Villigen PSI
Switzerland
Email: stefan.ritt@psi.ch
Phone: +41 56 310 3728
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Summary

Introduction to DRS4 Evaluation Board

DRS4 Evaluation Board Hardware Overview

Details the hardware components and architecture of the DRS4 evaluation board.

Evaluation Board LED Indicators

Explains the meaning and function of the three LEDs on the evaluation board.

DRS4 Evaluation Board Firmware Details

Outlines the FPGA and microcontroller firmware structure and source files.

DRS4 Evaluation Board Installation Guide

Windows XP Software Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the DRS4 Evaluation Board software on Windows XP.

Windows 7 Software Installation

Instructions for installing the DRS4 Evaluation Board software on Windows 7.

Updating the DRS4 USB Driver

Procedure for updating the USB driver for the DRS4 evaluation board from older versions.

Linux Software Installation and Compilation

Guide to compiling and installing the DRS4 drivers and applications on Linux systems.

macOS Software Installation

Steps to install the DRS4 Oscilloscope software on Macintosh OSX.

Operating the DRS4 Evaluation Board

Using the DRS Command Line Interface (drscl)

How to use the command-line tool to interact with the DRS4 evaluation board.

DRSOsc: Waveform Analysis Application

Guide to using the DRSOsc software for waveform visualization and analysis.

Configuring Multi-Board Systems

Instructions for setting up and operating multiple DRS4 evaluation boards together.

Development and Design Tips for DRS4

Power Supply Requirements for DRS4

Recommendations for high-quality power supplies for optimal board performance.

Analog Input Signal Connection

Guidance on connecting and handling analog signals for digitization.

DRS4 Chip Control Voltage Management

Explanation of required control voltages and their external connections.

ADC Clock and DRS4 Synchronization

Details on maintaining precise timing between DRS4 and ADC clocks.

DRS4 Board Calibration Methods

Steps for performing voltage and timing calibrations for accurate measurements.

DRS4 Evaluation Board V5 Schematics

DRS4 Evaluation Board V5 Bill of Materials

Summary

Introduction to DRS4 Evaluation Board

DRS4 Evaluation Board Hardware Overview

Details the hardware components and architecture of the DRS4 evaluation board.

Evaluation Board LED Indicators

Explains the meaning and function of the three LEDs on the evaluation board.

DRS4 Evaluation Board Firmware Details

Outlines the FPGA and microcontroller firmware structure and source files.

DRS4 Evaluation Board Installation Guide

Windows XP Software Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the DRS4 Evaluation Board software on Windows XP.

Windows 7 Software Installation

Instructions for installing the DRS4 Evaluation Board software on Windows 7.

Updating the DRS4 USB Driver

Procedure for updating the USB driver for the DRS4 evaluation board from older versions.

Linux Software Installation and Compilation

Guide to compiling and installing the DRS4 drivers and applications on Linux systems.

macOS Software Installation

Steps to install the DRS4 Oscilloscope software on Macintosh OSX.

Operating the DRS4 Evaluation Board

Using the DRS Command Line Interface (drscl)

How to use the command-line tool to interact with the DRS4 evaluation board.

DRSOsc: Waveform Analysis Application

Guide to using the DRSOsc software for waveform visualization and analysis.

Configuring Multi-Board Systems

Instructions for setting up and operating multiple DRS4 evaluation boards together.

Development and Design Tips for DRS4

Power Supply Requirements for DRS4

Recommendations for high-quality power supplies for optimal board performance.

Analog Input Signal Connection

Guidance on connecting and handling analog signals for digitization.

DRS4 Chip Control Voltage Management

Explanation of required control voltages and their external connections.

ADC Clock and DRS4 Synchronization

Details on maintaining precise timing between DRS4 and ADC clocks.

DRS4 Board Calibration Methods

Steps for performing voltage and timing calibrations for accurate measurements.

DRS4 Evaluation Board V5 Schematics

DRS4 Evaluation Board V5 Bill of Materials

PSI DRS4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory TypeDDR4
Memory Slots2
Memory Speed2133 MHz
Storage4 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports6 x USB 2.0
LANRealtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet
Video Outputs1 x VGA