Version 1.1 (February 19, 2014) PDF Version

Prepared by: Abu-Nimeh, Faisal

Approved by: Bazin, Daniel & Mittig, Wolfgang

Major components and services:

Delivery (via VadaTech) of functional CoBo 1.0v PCB preloaded with firmware and embedded software.

• Agreement between MSU/NSCL and VadaTech has been reached and signed on July 15th 2013
• CoBo 1.0v can be purchased from VadaTech, URL: http://www.vadatech.com/product.php?product=380&catid_now=0&catid_prev=0
• Data Sheet: CM044
• Part Numbers:

Collaborators* are:

1. Michigan State University
2. Grand Accelerateur National d'lons Lourds
3. Institut de Recherche sur les lois Fondamentales de l'Univers
4. Centre d'Etudes Nucleaires de Bordeaux Gradignan
5. Western Michigan University
6. Notre Dame University
7. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
8. Saint Mary's University, Nova Scotia, Canada
9. Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory

Sales:

• Don Fenyk (Regional Sales Manager)
  • Voice: +1-973-845-6555
  • Fax: +1-702-896-0332
  • Cell: +1-201-572-1290
  • Email: don@vadatech.com
• Paul Kuepfer (Managing Director – VadaTech Asia-Pacific Branch Office)
  • Taipei Office: +886-2-2627-7655
  • Mobile Taiwan: +886 963 690 901
  • UK office: +44 2380 381982
  • Email: paul.kuepfer@vadatech.com
• Ian Shearer, CEng MIEE (Managing Director – EU)
  • Office: +44 2380 381982
  • Mobile: +44 7738 773192
  • Fax: +44 2380 381983
  • Email: ian.shearer@vadatech.com

Support:

• None technical (support_team@vadatech.com)

Purchase orders and records will be published and distributed to collaborators via email/wiki.

The design, hardware, firmware and/or software are copyright protected and are proprietary property of Michigan State University. (TEC2011-0083)

MSU/NSCL will not be responsible for typographical or other errors or omissions regarding prices or other information. All sales are subject to VadaTech's Standard Sales Terms and Conditions.

Failure to properly operate Cobo could result in property damage, personal injury or death. MSU/NSCL cannot be held responsible for any and all claims, damage, loss, cost, expense or other liability for property damage, personal injury, wrongful death or any other claim resulting from the operation of CoBo.

• Minimum lot order of 10 required per run.
  • VadaTech may take orders of less than 10, but this incur additional costs.
  • An order of less than 10 boards can be placed at the regular price if the total number of boards purchased at the same period of time by multiple groups is greater than 10. For example, GANIL purchases 20 boards and IRFU purchases 2 boards – at the same time.
  • Labs/Institutions need to organize with each other (using this wiki, eDoc, or mailing list) if they plan to purchase less than the minimum requirement. NSCL is not responsible for coordinating orders.
  • For current pending orders, see Pending Orders
• Standard lead-time after initial order will be 6-8 Wks. ARO
• VadaTech offers the following quantity price breaks:
  • 1-99 – List
  • 100-999 - 5% Off
  • 1000-2499 - 10% Off
  • 2500-4999 - 15% Off
• Orders will be shipped directly from VadaTech:
  • VadaTech is responsible for testing the boards before shipping.
  • VadaTech has a limited warranty i.e. faulty hardware e.g. PCB assembly issues.
• CoBo Technical support:
  • VadaTech will not provide technical support for CoBo.
  • NSCL will provide limited support e.g. eDoc documentation.
  • NSCL will provide one-on-one support for an additional cost. The price estimate is $1,250/month for 8 hours of engineering support.
• CoBo documentation is/will be provided on eDoc/wiki.
• CoBo binary firmware is/will be provided on eDoc/wiki. Firmware is not redistributable.
• For the complete MicroTCA (not including Asad and Mutant) system (GET compatible) the following items are needed:

1. An additional redundant power supply can be purchased if needed.
2. If JTAG Module is not purchased. It is highly recommended purchasing an additional Single Width Full Height filler panel (Part# AMC999-003-000-000)