1. HIC testing software

2. Complementary developments
New-alpide-software
Used for first chip and module testing
Actively developed according to hardware development
Specialised in full characterisation during hardware development
Command line tool, C++ and libusb
Based on USB readout board
Attempt to integrate MOSAIC board in progress
Discussion on test code (scan class) integration with gui (Markus’ presentation)
MATE
Characterisation of modules at production site (Bari)
Command line tool with plugins, C++
guiSoftware
Intended for production testing
Graphical interface, C++, Qt.
Framework under development. Only register test works now.
Based on MOSAIC library contained in MATE
Discussion on common test code (scan class)

3. Transition to production
Stave zero
Only MATE and/or new-alpide-software are mature enough today
Hardware compatibility with (half) stave?
2 MOSAICs should be OK
USB board(s)?
Connectors,h Vacuum table, Power supplies, …..?
Series production
Operators need a relatively simple tool (GUI)
Tested code must be available before
Can we make the mature code re-usable for the GUI?
Which hardware will we use for stave 0?
Which software will we use for stave 0?
Can we test the basic GUI with stave 0?