Presenter Nassisa Geda Techane Highlights of the Last Two Weeks Midterm paper done More tests to be performed on the board Awaiting calibrated optical test equipment Weekly meetings conducted as usual 2x wk GANTT chart updated 2 The Midterm Paper What s in the paper Baseline Tx Baseline Rx Conclusions Loop back the board is functional time and financial constraints satisfied group management proved effective 3 More on the Loop Back Test Loop back test with a 5 dB attenuator VCSEL max Ibias Imod i between the VCSEL and PD no perceivable eye diagram ii between the VCSEL and the Rx of GDS1250 clear eye diagram Why not enough P from the VCSEL even max Ibias Imod PD not sensitive enough to discern attenuated signal 4 Preparation for Run 2 More tests pending Awaiting for the optical attenuator to arrive What s next Financial budget out of the 350 00 142 55 left for Run 2 Time the design of Run 2 running late HOWEVER things won t go bad since the schedule is revised 5 6 Plans for the Coming Week Perform the remaining tests as the optical attenuator becomes available Start designing Run 2 Finalize the budget vendor details for Run 2 And the weekly meetings 7