Work

C ++ LpGBT control library for Accelerator Controls at CERN

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Reliable communication and control of distributed electronics is essential for safe and efficient accelerator operations at CERN. This work presents the first application of new C ++ library designed to manage Beam Loss Monitoring (BLM) acquisition electronics using Low-Power Gigabit Transceivers (LpGBT). This library enables real-time communication between tunnel-based and surface-level processing subsystems, delivering high performance and robust reliability. It supports redundant optical links, custom medium access, internal and external LpGBT control, and I 2 C links. Although LpGBT is widely deployed in LHC experiments, this marks the first integration in CERN's Accelerator Technologies sector, offering enhanced control capabilities via radiation-tolerant, bidirectional communication.

Source: Journal of Instrumentation

DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/20/12/p12012

Authors: M. Saccani, E. Effinger, S. Jensen, C. Zamantzas

Institution: European Organization for Nuclear Research

Language: English

Topic: Particle accelerators and beam dynamics

Subfield: Aerospace Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,290