This appendix relies heavily on the LAT VME Front-End Communication (Com) Board, the LAT Communications and the ACD Electronics Module documents mentioned in the Preface ( Background Documentation ). Please read these documents before reading this section.
This appendix describes the Virtual AEM, a combination of a specialized LAT COMM I/O Board and driver software that simulates the functionality of a real AEM electronics board. The Virtual AEM will be used in the I&T Test Stands for the ACD until the real AEM board becomes available.