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Preampboard Parts Update



Hi Elke,

    Here is a tally of the preamp parts completed by the end of this week

Preamp cards:
FJB   1 (anode, 24-ch) [on hand]
Mitch   2 (anode & cathode, 16-ch) [on hand]
FDC   5 (anode & 4 cathode, 16-ch) [assembled, not yet tested]
CDC   1 (anode, 16-ch) [assembled, not yet tested]

Interposers:
FJB   2 [on hand]
Mitch   1 [on hand]
FDC   5 [assembled, not yet tested]
CDC   1 [assembled, not yet tested]

Cables:
FJB   2 (10 ft & 65 ft)
Mitch   1 (10 ft)
FDC   2 (65 ft)
CDC   1 (10 ft)

    All the parts will be distributed this week. Gerard will receive the 
parts allocated for the CDC and take them to CMU for tests with the CDC.

    As for ASICs,

ASICs:
In use: 19
Damaged: 2
Spares: 11

    In an earlier email I mentioned incorrectly that the limited 
availability of the preamp cards  was due to the number of ASICs 
available. I can have an additional 5 cards (16-ch) fabricated & 
assembled (plus the required interposer PCBs) for an additional $2,500 + 
labor within 4 weeks. In my opinion that's not necessary. But that's 
your call.

    Also, note that the FDC tests will be completed in early 2008 and 
those parts will then be available for any additional tests with the 
fADC, etc. The bottom line is that all relevant tests pertaining to the 
new version of the ASIC must be completed by the end of February. That 
leaves March for Mitch to update the design before submission to MOSIS 
in April. The new ASIC will be available in July (?).

    I urge all the various interested parties to schedule accordingly 
and place their requests in a timely manner because resources are very 
limited.

Regards,
Fernando





Elke-Caroline Aschenauer wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Nov 2007, Gerard Visser wrote:
>
> Dear Gerard, Fernando and all,
>
> Gerard, sounds all great. To start with the CDC is fine. Simon is back
> from germany this week.
>
> So, we should get starting moving on this, so what about next week. It
> would be nice if all of you could get a schedule going.
>
> Fernando, could you please remind me how many pre-amp boards we have and
> will have at the end of the week. I think what ever the number is CMU and
> Gerard should have one. How many has mitch right now? How many do me need
> for the FDC?
>
> thanks elke
>
>
>   
>> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:35:52 -0500
>> From: Gerard Visser <gvisser@indiana.edu>
>> To: Fernando J. Barbosa <barbosa@jlab.org>
>> Cc: Elke-Caroline Aschenauer <elke@jlab.org>,
>>      "halld-tracking-hw@jlab.org" <halld-tracking-hw@jlab.org>
>> Subject: Re: preampboard and shaper test
>>
>> Hi Fernando,
>> 	That would work - if it's ok with them. Alternatively if you have any
>> preamp boards with a dead channel or chip, that otherwise will not be so
>> useful, I would think they would be fine for my purposes. I do hope to
>> have one here at IUCF sometime next spring, for tests with the ADC board
>> when that is available.
>>
>> 	Gerard
>>
>> Fernando J. Barbosa wrote:
>>     
>>> Hi Gerard,
>>>
>>>     Because we have a limited number of ASICs, I will send you the
>>> preamp card, interposer and cable that were destined to be sent to CMU,
>>> unless there are objections. You can then take all these items with you
>>> to CMU for tests with the CDC.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Fernando
>>>       
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