Current Status
CPA prototype chips now under test
- 2 test stands, allow both bench-top and on-detector tests
- Bench-top test results all agree with expectations from simulations
- 2 minor design mods & no additional prototyping req’d in order for all design specs to be met
- Foresee no obstacles to completion by Jul98
- Additional tests will focus on analog interconnects and CAIC-circuit prototyping
- Ready for CPA Production ASAP after 10/1/98