CDF VME Crate for Run 2

CDF Crate

• Standard Front-End and Trigger VMEbus Based Readout Crate for the CDF Upgrade
  - The CDF Readout Crate (CDF2388) : Contains descriptions of mechanical spec, readout and trigger interface, backplane and signal distribution spec, module design guideline, format of address map, and ID Prom.
• VIPA subrack specifications maintained by PREP.
• Schematics of Rittal VIPA crate backplanes
• Web Site by PREP on Crate Maintenance (The Care and Feeding of VIPA64x Subracks at Fermilab)

Backplane and crate test

• CDF Backplane Signal Monitor module with FIFO storage and HP Logic Analyzer Ports
• Specification for CDF Backplane Signal Spy Module
• Specification for VIPA Load Modules
• J3 backplane production counts and schedule

Clock and TDC Calibration Signals on CDF VIPA Backplane