Programmable System on Chip for controlling an atomic physics experiment

Published

July 23, 2021

Author(s)

Ananya Sitaram, Gretchen K. Campbell, Alessandro Restelli

Abstract

Most atomic physics experiments are controlled by a digital pattern generator used to synchronize all equipment by providing triggers and clocks. Recently, the availability of well-documented open-source development tools has lifted the barriers to using programmable systems on chip (PSoC), making them a convenient and versatile tool for synthesizing digital patterns. Here, we take advantage of these advancements in the design of a versatile clock and pattern generator using a PSoC. We present our design with the intent of highlighting the new possibilities that PSoCs have to offer in terms of flexibility. We provide a robust hardware carrier and basic firmware implementation that can be expanded and modified for other uses.

Citation

Review of Scientific Instruments

Volume

92

Pub Type

Journals

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https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0047535

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Keywords

Atomic Physics, Laser Cooling and Trapping, FPGA electronics

Citation

Sitaram, A. , Campbell, G. and Restelli, A. (2021), Programmable System on Chip for controlling an atomic physics experiment, Review of Scientific Instruments, [online], https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0047535, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=932190 (Accessed October 10, 2025)