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Re: Tracking Preamp phone meeting proposal
Hall D Electronics:
On Mon, 14 May 2007, Mitch Newcomer wrote:
Hi Hi,
my schedule would allow 2.00pm on wednesday.
cheers elke
> Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 14:53:24 -0400
> From: Mitch Newcomer <mitch@hep.upenn.edu>
> To: John Schaapman <jsch@phys.ualberta.ca>
> Cc: Elke-Caroline Aschenauer <elke@jlab.org>,
> James Pinfold <pinfold@phys.ualberta.ca>,
> Fernando J. Barbosa <barbosa@jlab.org>, Elton Smith <elton@jlab.org>,
> Lars Holm <lars@phys.ualberta.ca>, halld-electronics@jlab.org
> Subject: Re: Tracking Preamp phone meeting proposal
>
> Hall D Electronics:
>
>
> Wenesday between 10am and 6pm is OK by me. I have a slight preference
> for 2 or 3pm to have enough time to keep our student laborers on track.
> - Mitch
>
>
>
> John Schaapman wrote:
> > Hall D Electronics:
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> > It would be very usefull if all people involved in the testing and use of
> > the first batch of prototype ASICs could get together for a phone meeting
> > preferably on this Wednesday 16 May. If you wish to join in please give your
> > availability or alternate possibilities.
> >
> > The ASICs are expected from MOSIS June 20.
> >
> > We will stick with the OCQFN package for the prototype runs.
> >
> > Test socket for this package from E-tec is $ 680 for 1 or $ 510 for 2
> > delivery 4-5 weeks
> >
> > We would preferr to test all the ASICs before installation on daughterboard
> > cards.
> >
> > John
> >
> > > Hall D Electronics:
> >
> >> On Fri, 11 May 2007, James Pinfold wrote:
> >>
> >> Dear Jim, Lars, and John,
> >>
> >> okay i think we have a very clear case of not to great communication here.
> >> Jim of course what you say about the contract is 100% true, but because of
> >> various reasons, which I think email is not the right way to discuss them,
> >> the preamp board design for the FDC and the cdc has been done here at
> >> JLAB by Fernando.
> >>
> >> As you might know I have a phone conversation with Lars and John this
> >> afternoon and than I propose that we will have a common call as I
> >> suggested beginning of the week with all parties to streamline the
> >> process.
> >>
> >> Before this phone conference I want the following information.
> >>
> >> ----> which testing on the chips is needed to check the chips are good
> >> and that we get all the data to go into a second production in FY08
> >> this list should include also manpower and time estimates
> >> It should also take into account that we have to repeat some of this
> >> process for the 2nd and final production
> >>
> >> ----> after that is done we have a phone call and decide who does what,
> >> if things after the long delay are done more efficiently as is
> >> described in the contract fine with me, than we change the contract
> >> accordingly
> >>
> >> I really insist on that we follow this procedure as money and manpower is
> >> unfortunately not existing in unlimited quantities and we are behind
> >> schedule.
> >>
> >> regards
> >> elke
> >>
> >>
> >>> Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 09:59:04 -0600
> >>> From: James Pinfold <pinfold@phys.ualberta.ca>
> >>> To: Fernando J. Barbosa <barbosa@jlab.org>, Elton Smith <elton@jlab.org>,
> >>> Elke-Caroline Aschenauer <elke@jlab.org>
> >>> Cc: Mitch Newcomer <mitch@hep.upenn.edu>, Lars Holm
> >>>
> > <lars@phys.ualberta.ca>,
> >
> >>> halld-electronics@jlab.org
> >>> Subject: Re: Change of Shipping address
> >>>
> >>> Hi Fernando, Mitch, Elton,
> >>>
> >>> The plan we laid out is include in the attached document
> >>> That is the basis of the current funding for this project.
> >>> Please check section called "Revised Plan" which has the latest
> >>> version of the plan.
> >>>
> >>> We are over budget on this plan because of:
> >>> A) Greater than estimated charges for Mitch's student
> >>> B) Greater cost of the ASICs
> >>> C) etc.
> >>>
> >>> Also we are way behind the timeline envisaged in the plan.
> >>> This is because the development of the ASIC took longer than envisaged -
> >>> c'est la vie.
> >>>
> >>> In this plan Alberta's responsibility was in the development of the
> >>>
> > preamp
> >
> >>> Card and in its testing. Of course this workd would have been carried
> >>>
> > out in
> >
> >>> strong and close collaboration with the detectors groups concerned.
> >>>
> > Mitch of
> >
> >>> course was going to do the acceptance testing. As we have Lars and Jan
> >>>
> > here
> >
> >>> I believe this is still a realistic option although now we will be
> >>>
> > building
> >
> >>> on a good first step. But perhaps we should discuss this.
> >>>
> >>> I suggest I talk to Lars Holm and we arrange a phone discussion on the
> >>> issues laid out above as well as Elton's question,
> >>> some time next week. If you agree could you send Lars & Jan your
> >>>
> > available
> >
> >>> times.
> >>>
> >>> Cheers, Jim.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On 5/11/07 7:24 AM, "Fernando J. Barbosa" <barbosa@jlab.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Elton,
> >>>>
> >>>> According to my email, no. Perhaps Elke can shine some light into
> >>>> the subject.
> >>>>
> >>>> Regards,
> >>>> Fernando
> >>>>
> >>>> Elton Smith wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> HI Fernando,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I am a little confused. Will there be any testing at Alberta?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks, Elton.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Elton Smith
> >>>>> Jefferson Lab MS 12H5
> >>>>> 12000 Jefferson Ave
> >>>>> Suite # 16
> >>>>> Newport News, VA 23606
> >>>>> elton@jlab.org
> >>>>> (757) 269-7625
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Thu, 10 May 2007, Fernando J. Barbosa wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Hi Mitch,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> The BIS-711 export control form has been completed and faxed to
> >>>>>>
> > Jim
> >
> >>>>>> Cousins at MOSIS.
> >>>>>> The following is a tentative outline of the next steps:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 1. The chips will be shipped to you for testing.
> >>>>>> 2. After testing, these will be shipped to Jlab to be assembled
> >>>>>>
> > onto
> >
> >>>>>> the preamp cards.
> >>>>>> 3. The preamp cards are being designed at Jlab for further tests
> >>>>>>
> > on
> >
> >>>>>> the prototype FDC and CDC wire chambers.
> >>>>>> 4. I will circulate a test spec sheet that we can use for
> >>>>>>
> > qualifying
> >
> >>>>>> the chips.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Please let me know if there are other steps that need to be
> >>>>>>
> > considered
> >
> >>>>>> at this time.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Best regards,
> >>>>>> Fernando
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Mitch Newcomer wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Design 77419 (GAS-1)
> >>>>>>> Fab-ID is T74LAB
> >>>>>>> PO: 0000087100
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> RE>>>>The project will be shipped to:
> >>>>>>> Dr. J. PINFOLD C/O SUZETTE CHAN
> >>>>>>> UNIV. OF ALBERTA CENTRAL RECEIVING
> >>>>>>> MATERIAL MGT. BUILDING CEB 445
> >>>>>>> 116 STREET & 85 AVENUE
> >>>>>>> EDMOND AB T6G 2R3
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Please ship all 40 parts to the following US address:
> >>>>>>> Mitch Newcomer
> >>>>>>> University of Pennsylvania
> >>>>>>> 209 S 33rd St,
> >>>>>>> Philadelphia, PA 19104
> >>>>>>> These parts will be bench tested at Penn before
> >>>>>>>
> > assembly
> >
> >>>>>>> on boards
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Mitch Newcomer.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>
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> >
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