1. MICE RF TEST STAND Major Milestones (2006) –Testing of BURLE 4616 circuit September 2006 –Testing of 4616 circuit with full amplitude and phase control November 2006 –Work beginning on refurbishment of TH116 circuit September 2006

2. Current progress 4616HT Power supply –Power supply is being constructed by DL power supply group, and is progressing well. –All major components are on order, or have been delivered. 4616 Auxiliary Rack –Heater control system has been purchased –Screen pulser is currently being designed. –PLC control system has been procured ready for programming

3. HT power supply Rack 4616HT Power supply rack –Construction almost finished

4. Low level RF Low level components are under investigation –Oscillator on the basis of DDS (Direct digital synthesis) has been procured –RF detector prototypes have been produced –Basic low level system components are available (no phase and gain control) –Full Low level system to be produced by NOV 2006 (with phase and gain control)

5. High Power Coaxial Components Directional coupler and water load are now on site. –Ready for installation

6. 4616 circuit refurbishment Circuit is in surprisingly good condition! –Flexible water pipes to be replaced –Rubber o-rings to be replaced –Redundant ancillary equipment has been removed. –Minor repairs to finger stock in progress. –Cleaning of RF surfaces in progress.

7. Tubes 2 x BURLE 4616 Tubes Have been delivered, and are ready for installation

8. Test Area Area is still being prepared for MICE equipment

9. Test area Water panel is now in place. Electrical services will be installed in the next few weeks