Speaker
Mr
Edward Nkadimeng
(University of the Witwatersrand)
Description
We present the design of an upgraded switching power supply for the front-end electronics of the ATLAS hadron TileCal (Tile Calorimeter) at the LHC. The new design features significant improvements in noise, improved fault detection, and improved reliability, while retaining the compact size, water-cooling, output control, and monitoring features. We discuss the steps taken to test the quality of the new Tile Low Voltage Power Supplies, using a new type of testing station which is developed at the University of Witwatersrand, and will build upon the previous generation of testing stations used in the initial production of the TileCal system. This particular testing station will power the next generation of upgraded hardware in the TileCal system of ATLAS at CERN.
Level for award<br> (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD, N/A)?
MSc
Apply to be<br> considered for a student <br> award (Yes / No)?
Yes
Primary author
Mr
Edward Nkadimeng
(University of the Witwatersrand)
Co-authors
Prof.
Bruce Mellado
(University of the Witwatersrand)
Mr
Roger van Rensburg
(Wits)
Mr
Thabo Lepota
(University of the Witwatersrand)
