1. 1 AFE IIt/VLSB Update Terry Hart, MICE Tracker Phone Conference, August 20, 2007

2. 2 AFE IIt Firmware Latest versions of AFPGA and DFPGA firmware loaded and compiled on AFE IIt board Using ChipScope signal analyzer to look at output signals –Signals not seen, but not so alarming at early stage –Kwame is following up on some leads. Terry Hart, MICE Tracker Phone Conference, August 20, 2007

3. 3 VLSB Firmware Data format just about settled –Will be documented in MICE Note Modifications made and work in simulations –Block transfer of data –Memory bank address advance only when data –Still need to do fast clear of data after end of spill We’re thinking about a test of firmware using existing spreadsheets and VLSB board (no AFE IIt board) Terry Hart, MICE Tracker Phone Conference, August 20, 2007

4. 4 VLSB Cable Tests Tests to ensure that data for one MICE run (about 15 million VLSB words) is transferred reliably. Results for different cable lenghts –9 meters: 15 million words transferred, no errors –12 meters: 2.7 million words transferred, one error –15 meters: No successful data transferred Terry Hart, MICE Tracker Phone Conference, August 20, 2007

5. 5 VLSB Boards I haven’t heard anything from Alan Bross since impasse from FNAL department restructuring was resolved. Presumably, VLSB board construction has started; I’ll check on that. Terry Hart, MICE Tracker Phone Conference, August 20, 2007

6. 6 AFE IIt Boards 8 boards for 2 cryostats fully tested and characterized. 4 boards assigned to 3 rd cryostat, not yet tested and characterized 11 spare boards available, 4 of which will be assigned to 4 th cryostat. 2 more boards possibly available 23 (or 25) AFE IIt boards available for MICE Malcolm is preparing document with board testing/characterization procedures for Bill, Kwame, and me since Michael and Ben will be starting the new school year at IIT this week. Terry Hart, MICE Tracker Phone Conference, August 20, 2007

7. 7 Summary AFE IIt firmware now in testing stage on test board. VLSB firmware modifications just about wrapped up. VLSB board testing (probably) underway AFE IIt board testing/characterization ongoing Terry Hart, MICE Tracker Phone Conference, August 20, 2007