Applications of Microprocessors in Accelerators
- 1 June 1975
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science
- Vol. 22 (3) , 1065-1068
- https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1975.4327809
Abstract
Microprocessors (pP) are finding a growing list of applications in accelerators and associated equipment. μP's may be used as autonomous data loggers and process controllers and in distributed systems. A μP is essentially a computer CPU. Applying μP, centers around two distinct problems - completing the μP into a computer and interfacing the computer to its environment. The computer can be completed with standard computer components. CAMAC was chosen to be the interface to the environment. CAMAC has several advantages at Fermilab. It is widely used, special function modules for accelerators have already been developed, and many accelerator personnel are familiar with it. Also, it is becoming more widely accepted internationally. A brief description of the CAMAC system is given.Keywords
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