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As part of a modernization initiative, the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) has adopted MicroTCA technology to replace legacy systems, primarily those based on VME architecture. Currently, more than 60 MicroTCA systems are in production, supporting a range of applications including the Machine Protection System (MPS), Low-Level RF (LLRF), Pulsed Magnet Power Supplies, and the Personnel Protection System (PPS).
Building on the success of these deployments, SNS aims to perform one to two major system upgrades annually. Ongoing upgrades include the High Power RF (HPRF) systems, Extraction Kicker Power Supplies, the Timing Master, and additional LLRF components.
In parallel, SNS and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are actively promoting wider adoption of MicroTCA technology across the North American accelerator community. This outreach is being carried out primarily through the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) collaboration meetings, where SNS personnel lead workshops and introductory tutorials on MicroTCA integration and best practices.
