The Electronics Laboratory is primarily dedicated to the development of electronics for particle and astroparticle experiments, as well as associated applications, with a particular emphasis on fast electronics.
The laboratory has the capability to design complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) and produce prototypes of simple PCBs. The production and assembly of more complex boards are carried out externally. A set of mechanical tools enables the production of simple detector prototypes, their testing, and the implementation of corrections or new functionalities.
The Electronics Laboratory is a transversal infrastructure, providing consultancy and support to the various groups within LIP. Many human resources are often shared with the research groups.
The laboratory has played an important role in experiments related to cosmic rays and is involved in the MARTA project for the operation of RPCs at the Pierre Auger Observatory, developing the front-end electronics based on the ASIC MAROC.
The Electronics Laboratory has developed a system and procedures for testing electronic components within the context of LIP’s participation in the preparation of the ESA mission to Jupiter, including measurements of radiation-exposed components.
Additionally, the laboratory has contributed to the development and/or testing of electronics in projects such as the upgrade of the ATLAS experiment and the DUNE detector.
