DoubleMCE

A Double MCE is a 2 x 72-HP subrack containing 10 MDM connectors and eight read-out cards. Functionally, one Double MCE behaves exactly like two single 72-HP MCEs. In this version, the MDM connectors have been rotated of 90 degrees with respect to the previous orientation. (filter box is redesigned). Double MCEs have been designed to meet the mechanical constraints of the Bicep Array 150GHz Receiver.

• First prototype - pictures and videos

Double MCEs are equipped with Instrument backplane rev. C0 and Bus Backplane Rev E.