Object oriented programming environment for reconfigurable applications implemented in FPGA chips

Abstract

One of the methods to control and manage multichannel, distributed measurement systems (as the ones used in High Energy Physics experiments) is described in this paper. These systems are based on FPGA chips. The method fulfills requirements for system configurability and efficiency. The method is based on a new way of address space management called the Component Internal Interface (CII). Creation of a stable link between the hardware and software is the purpose of the designed and realized programing environment. Practical implementation and usage example of suggested application in the Muon Trigger RPC detector at CMS experiment is discussed. The work was realized with strong participation of Ph.D. students