SCT off-detector electronics

 Following delivery of 10 TIM modules to various ATLAS sites, two FPGA
versions of the TIM module are now under construction. After the
commissioning and testing of these, a further 18 will be manufactured
for the SCT and Pixel community. Also a further 24 may be ordered by the
various muon detector groups.

 We have responsibility for the back of crate cabling and the overall laser
interlock design. Work on DAQ testing software, and on the Timing Trigger
Control (TTC) at CERN is continuing within the group.

 SCT Barrel modelling, design and prototyping work.

 Work on the UCL ATLAS Models involving low mass power tapes and optical
readout fibre, connectors and patch panels, sensor placements and the thermal
enclosure is continuing because of the many design changes that have had to
occur.

 New tasks have been the modelling and testing of the proposed grounding and
shielding scheme for the SCT, and providing components for the services model
at CERN.