A flexible electronics and DAQ system for the Timepix4 ASIC

The INFN Data Acquisition system (IDAQ) is designed for data-driven readout of the Timepix4 ASIC, supporting simultaneous time-of-arrival and time-over-threshold measurements with nanosecond precision. The system architecture combines dedicated hardware for high-speed serial data transmission, FPGA-based data processing, and a Trigger Logic Unit for synchronization and timing distribution. It operates in continuous streaming and triggered modes, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput performance. The system has been deployed in test-beam campaigns within the 4DPHOTON project, demonstrating stable operation, precise timing alignment, and reliable data handling under high-rate conditions.

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arXiv (Cornell University)
Published
2026-10-29
DOI
https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2610.39706
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Particle Detector Development and Performance
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preprint
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Abstract

The INFN Data Acquisition system (IDAQ) is designed for data-driven readout of the Timepix4 ASIC, supporting simultaneous time-of-arrival and time-over-threshold measurements with nanosecond precision. The system architecture combines dedicated hardware for high-speed serial data transmission, FPGA-based data processing, and a Trigger Logic Unit for synchronization and timing distribution. It operates in continuous streaming and triggered modes, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput performance. The system has been deployed in test-beam campaigns within the 4DPHOTON project, demonstrating stable operation, precise timing alignment, and reliable data handling under high-rate conditions.

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