Speaker
Description
"The IXPE mission, featuring three x-ray telescopes with
polarization-sensitive Gas Pixel Detectors (GPD), aims to explore the
properties of cosmic x-ray sources in the 2 to 8 keV energy range. The
GPD and the readout electronics, developed at INFN, play a pivotal role
in capturing and processing the polarization data, which are central to
the mission's scientific objectives. We will explore the challenges and
solutions encountered during the development process, from laboratory
testing to deployment in orbit. The talk focuses on the architectural
and system design aspects, highlighting the communication interfaces,
sensor electronics, and the DAQ FPGA firmware design and verification
strategy employed to ensure the reliability and performance of these
critical components."
