The LHC at CERN will reach its nominal luminosity soon. The luminosity will further be increased by a factor of five to seven during the third long shutdown (LS3) scheduled around 2024. The significant increase in luminosity along with the limitations of the current Tracker require a complete renewal of the CMS Outer Tracker, the Tracker Phase-2 Upgrade, during the LS3. New types of modules called PS and 2S modules are foreseen offering enhanced functionality and radiation hardness. Milestones in sensor RD for the 2S modules as well as first characterization results are presented. AC-coupled silicon strip sensors of two vendors, produced on 6-inch as well as on 8-inch wafers, are considered which both feature the demanded n-in-p technology. Global as well as single strip parameters were measured providing insights into the quality of the sensors.
AbstractThe LHC at CERN will reach its nominal luminosity soon. The luminosity will further be increased by a factor of five to seven during the third long shutdown (LS3) scheduled around 2024. The significant increase in luminosity along with the limitations of the current Tracker require a complete renewal of the CMS Outer Tracker, the Tracker Phase-2 Upgrade, during the LS3. New types of modules called PS and 2S modules are foreseen offering enhanced functionality and radiation hardness. Milestones in sensor R&D for the 2S modules as well as first characterization results are presented. AC-coupled silicon strip sensors of two vendors, produced on 6-inch as well as on 8-inch wafers, are considered which both feature the demanded n-in-p technology. Global as well as single strip parameters were measured providing insights into the quality of the sensors.