Challenges and strategies in verification of FastRICH ASIC for the LHCb RICH detector

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Main Authors: Lupi, M., Ballabriga, R., Bandi, F. N., Bergamin, G., Ceresa, D., Gascon, D., Gomez, S., Kaplon, J., Manera, R., Mauricio, J., Paternò, A., Peninon-Herbaut, D., Pulli, A., Scarfì, S., Wegrzyn, G. J., Wyllie, K.
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author Lupi, M.
Ballabriga, R.
Bandi, F. N.
Bergamin, G.
Ceresa, D.
Gascon, D.
Gomez, S.
Kaplon, J.
Manera, R.
Mauricio, J.
Paternò, A.
Peninon-Herbaut, D.
Pulli, A.
Scarfì, S.
Wegrzyn, G. J.
Wyllie, K.
author_facet Lupi, M.
Ballabriga, R.
Bandi, F. N.
Bergamin, G.
Ceresa, D.
Gascon, D.
Gomez, S.
Kaplon, J.
Manera, R.
Mauricio, J.
Paternò, A.
Peninon-Herbaut, D.
Pulli, A.
Scarfì, S.
Wegrzyn, G. J.
Wyllie, K.
contents The FastRICH ASIC provides high-precision, triggerless readout for the LS3 Enhancements and Upgrades II of the LHCb RICH detector. The demands of continuous data acquisition and varying hit rates across the detector impose unique challenges on the ASIC's design and verification. This work presents the verification strategy for FastRICH, focusing on functional correctness, timing performance, and operational robustness. The methodology includes simulations across occupancy scenarios, validation of timing precision, and stress testing under pile-up and high-rate conditions. Results demonstrate that FastRICH meets its performance requirements over the full range of expected occupancies. Key design and verification challenges specific to triggerless, fast-timing ASICs are discussed, along with lessons learned for future developments.
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spellingShingle Challenges and strategies in verification of FastRICH ASIC for the LHCb RICH detector
Lupi, M.
Ballabriga, R.
Bandi, F. N.
Bergamin, G.
Ceresa, D.
Gascon, D.
Gomez, S.
Kaplon, J.
Manera, R.
Mauricio, J.
Paternò, A.
Peninon-Herbaut, D.
Pulli, A.
Scarfì, S.
Wegrzyn, G. J.
Wyllie, K.
Instrumentation and Detectors
High Energy Physics - Experiment
The FastRICH ASIC provides high-precision, triggerless readout for the LS3 Enhancements and Upgrades II of the LHCb RICH detector. The demands of continuous data acquisition and varying hit rates across the detector impose unique challenges on the ASIC's design and verification. This work presents the verification strategy for FastRICH, focusing on functional correctness, timing performance, and operational robustness. The methodology includes simulations across occupancy scenarios, validation of timing precision, and stress testing under pile-up and high-rate conditions. Results demonstrate that FastRICH meets its performance requirements over the full range of expected occupancies. Key design and verification challenges specific to triggerless, fast-timing ASICs are discussed, along with lessons learned for future developments.
title Challenges and strategies in verification of FastRICH ASIC for the LHCb RICH detector
topic Instrumentation and Detectors
High Energy Physics - Experiment
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.03857