Difference between revisions of "Minutes-10-21-2010"
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- We should change the FastTrack for the FDC production to reflect the fact that we will have the wire frames ready before the full production starts. | - We should change the FastTrack for the FDC production to reflect the fact that we will have the wire frames ready before the full production starts. | ||
− | + | David will take care of this, but it's not first priority. | |
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== Electronics == | == Electronics == | ||
− | - | + | - Chris: Inspecting the first article (8, two of each) populated PCBs. Initially they could hold a maximum voltage of ~1500V.The problem: flux from the soldering under the capacitors. Chris cleaned 5 channels (using some flux-off spray) and they could hold 2500V without problems. Fernando decided to go ahead with the full production by requiring the company to improve the cleaning procedures. |
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+ | - We discussed possible flux cleaning methods; we will need it also after soldering the wires. Using flux-off is | ||
- No news from the procurement about companies (other than Allflex) interested in the cathode production. The deadline was Oct.13. As Fernando promised before, he will take care of the procurement (not a sole source!) of the rigid-flex. Fernando and Roger will contact Allflex for the details of the rigid-flex production. | - No news from the procurement about companies (other than Allflex) interested in the cathode production. The deadline was Oct.13. As Fernando promised before, he will take care of the procurement (not a sole source!) of the rigid-flex. Fernando and Roger will contact Allflex for the details of the rigid-flex production. | ||
− | - Fernando submitted a PR for the mini HV cables | + | - Fernando submitted a PR for the mini HV cables |
== Engineering == | == Engineering == |
Revision as of 18:59, 21 October 2010
October 21, 2010 FDC meeting
Tentative Agenda
- Production (David)
- Electronics (Fernando, Chris, Roger)
- Update on PCBs
- Cathode foil and rigid-flex procurement [1]
- Engineering (Bill, David)
- Wire stringing
- Gluing and soldering materials
- Full-scale prototype tests (Lubomir)
- gas mixture studies FDC Log Book, page 526
- Other