Resources-limited FPGA based-multi-channel TDC system

Based on Xilinx XC2V3000 chip, a multi-channel irradiation resistance enhanced (Time-to-Digital Converter, TDC) system was designed. 16-channel high-precision time measurement was achieved within 2 FPGAs in a single board. With multi-redundant delay-chain structure, each measuring channel consisting of three physical timing links, and the anti-SEU ability was enhanced by triple modular redundancy. The channel uniformity calibration correction technology was applied to solve the multi-channel uniformity issues. Experimental results prove that the system meets the requirements of a 3D imaging laser radar, with an accuracy of 62.9 ps and a good uniformity. Meanwhile, the technical solution provides has a character of low power consumption, light weight etc.