Performance of the binary readout of silicon strip detectors using the radiation hard SCT128B chip

We present a prototype binary readout module for the ATLAS Silicon Tracker employing a newly developed readout chip, SCT128B, using the DMILL radiation hard technology. The module design and the basic module components including silicon strip sensors, readout chips and a ceramic hybrid are described briefly. The module performance evaluated in the course of lab tests and beam test measurements is reported.