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==New Action Items from this Meeting==
 
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=Minutes=
 
=Minutes=
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Attendees:  Simon T, Herun Y, Elton S, Carl T, Beni Z, Alex S, Jim S, Fernando B, David L, Mark I, Ed J, Elke A, Gerard V by phone.
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'''Meeting Time'''
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Starting 5-Sep-2008 we will meet at 2pm on Fri.
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'''FADC 125'''
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Gerard reported on the status of the 125 MHz FADC board.  See his report above for more details.
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* Testing using eval boards from manufacturers.
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* Input from signal generator and from ASIC.
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* Using one of two channels on eval board.
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* Response with 21m cable looks good.
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* 28 nsec peaking time.
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* Cable temperature has noticeable effect.
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* Full width about 90 ns with 5 10**4 gain, t0=1.38 ns.
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* Tail cancellation can be improved.
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* Noise as expected, dominated by preamp instead of ADC, gain dependent.
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* Good common mode noise rejection.
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* All indications concerning the full board are good.
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* Behind on full board delivery, but now expect to start fab by beginning of Oct.

Revision as of 14:26, 25 August 2008

Agenda

  • Announcements
  • Review of minutes from 8-Aug-2008 meeting
  • New meeting time - all
  • FADC125 report - Gerard
  • DAQ test stand status - Elliott
  • PMT test status and results - Beni, Werner short report
  • Update on fiber test stand - Beni
  • Controls organization - Jim, Elliott [1]
  • Electronics update - Fernando, Ben, Ed, etc.
  • Party for Christoph 3pm!


Time/Location

22-Aug-2008 1pm CC F326


To connect by telephone:

I believe Gerard is the only one phoning in, so we will call him directly.

If this is not the case please let me know and I'll set up a conference call. You can then use the following instructions:

1.) dial:

  • 800-377-8846 : US
  • 888-276-7715 : Canada
  • 302-709-8424 : International

2.) enter participant code: 39527048# (remember the "#")


Announcements

Next Meeting

Probably 5-Sep-2008 2pm CC F326


New Action Items from this Meeting

Minutes

Attendees: Simon T, Herun Y, Elton S, Carl T, Beni Z, Alex S, Jim S, Fernando B, David L, Mark I, Ed J, Elke A, Gerard V by phone.


Meeting Time

Starting 5-Sep-2008 we will meet at 2pm on Fri.


FADC 125

Gerard reported on the status of the 125 MHz FADC board. See his report above for more details.

  • Testing using eval boards from manufacturers.
  • Input from signal generator and from ASIC.
  • Using one of two channels on eval board.
  • Response with 21m cable looks good.
  • 28 nsec peaking time.
  • Cable temperature has noticeable effect.
  • Full width about 90 ns with 5 10**4 gain, t0=1.38 ns.
  • Tail cancellation can be improved.
  • Noise as expected, dominated by preamp instead of ADC, gain dependent.
  • Good common mode noise rejection.
  • All indications concerning the full board are good.
  • Behind on full board delivery, but now expect to start fab by beginning of Oct.