First fully assembled Quad module

29 March 2023

Photo: AG Garutti

Our first 2x2 CROC prototype module for the Phase-II upgrade of the CMS pixel detector is fully assembled now, including all the wire bonds.

After inserting it in the adapter board, we can now communicate with all the four chips that make up the module.

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