Test Issues
Real test requires processing ppbar-like data at 50kHz for days in a row, continuously and continuously checking for errors
Need to emulate SVX readout, XFT Level 1 and Level2… too tough !
Simplifications: extensive vs. intensive
- INPUT DATA GENERATION
- Generate data from CPU and download to VME: full random test of everything, but very low duty cycle
- Prepare a few typical events and loop on them forever: full duty cycle, but limited variation
- TEST FOR CORRECT RESULT:
- Read into CPU: full check, but very low duty cycle
- variation: run into trash basket at full speed and read Spy Buffers
- Stick to a few typical events and compare with expectations at full speed inside Merger