FPGA-based CCD signal acquisition and transmission system design

Area of Science:

• Electronics Engineering
• Optical Signal Processing
• Embedded Systems

Background:

• Optical signal analysis requires efficient data acquisition.
• Existing systems may lack the processing power for real-time optical signal handling.
• Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) technology is crucial for optical detection.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design an FPGA-based system for CCD optical signal acquisition and data transmission.
• To create a robust platform for analyzing and processing optical signals.
• To enable efficient data handling from optical detectors.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) as the central control unit.
• Employed the TCD1304DG/AP chip for optical signal detection.
• Integrated the Cypress CYUSB3KIT-003 development board for data transmission.
• Developed modular components using Verilog and Python for design and verification.

Main Results:

• Successfully implemented a system for CCD signal data acquisition.
• Achieved reliable data transmission of acquired optical signals.
• Demonstrated the system's capability for optical signal analysis and processing.
• Verified the coordinated function of all system modules.

Conclusions:

• The designed FPGA-based system effectively achieves CCD signal acquisition and data transmission.
• This system provides a viable solution for advanced optical signal processing.
• The modular design approach ensures flexibility and successful on-board verification.