Note, the initial tests demonstrated that an MCM can short out without affecting readout of the MCMs closer to the TEM. However, the current draw was higher than expected and also depended on the GTRC address. The problem was identified to be current flow on the logic-1 address lines through the GTRC address pad input protection diode. To rectify this we are adding resistors to the flex-circuit cables to limit the current flow (see the latest drawing of LAT-TD-02049). Below is a test of this, showing that in the end the short-circuit current is consistent with the expected polyswitch hold current.

Dear Robert,

I made the measurements we talked about and everything works like you

expected it.

Board on pos.3 - DVDD shorted - 1.44 A to the ground

Board on pos.1 - DVDD shorted - 1.18 A to the ground

Board on pos.0 - DVDD shorted - 0.62 A to the ground

Board on pos.1 - 227Ohm in each A0 line - DVDD shorted - 0.60 A to the

ground

I tested also the functionality. When the board on pos1 is shorted, then the

board on pos 0 is still operable.

Marcus