EPJ Web of Conferences (Jan 2016)

KM3NeT tower data acquisition and data transport electronics

  • Nicolau C.A.,
  • Ameli F.,
  • Biagioni A.,
  • Capone A.,
  • Frezza O.,
  • Lonardo A.,
  • Masullo R.,
  • Mollo C.M.,
  • Orlando A.,
  • Simeone F.,
  • Vicini P.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201611605011
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 116
p. 05011

Abstract

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In the framework of the KM3Net European project, the production stage of a large volume underwater neutrino telescope has started. The forthcoming installation includes 8 towers and 24 strings, that will be installed 100 km off-shore Capo Passero (Italy) at 3500 m depth. The KM3NeT tower, whose layout is strongly based on the NEMO Phase-2 prototype tower deployed in March 2013, has been re-engineered and partially re-designed in order to optimize production costs, power consumption, and usability. This contribution gives a description of the main electronics, including front-end, data transport and clock distribution system, of the KM3NeT tower detection unit.