TRIUMF ISAC II RF CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN AND TESTING

The rf control system for the ISAC II superconducting cavities is a hybrid analogue/digital design which has undergone several iterations in the course of its development. In the current design, the cavity operates in a self-excited feedback loop, while phase locked loops are used to achieve frequency and phase stability. Digital signal processors are used to provide amplitude and phase regulation, as well as mechanical cavity tuning control. The most recent version also allows for the rapid implementation of operating firmware and software changes, which can be done remotely, if the need arises. This paper describes the RF control system and the experience gained in operating this system with a four- cavity test facility.