Graphical User Interface for thermal testing of CMS HGCAL electronics

The CMS experiment will upgrade its calorimeter endcap for the high-luminosity LHC. Electronic components for the new detector need to be tested to make sure they can endure the conditions that are expected during operations. A graphical user interface was developed that would communicate with a thermal cycler machine to perform the desired tests and report their results. These tests will determine which components can handle extreme fluctuations in temperature by simulating the change between room temperature and the cold environment used during detector operations. The interface returns the results for each individual component and communicate to the operator whether a component needs to be retested. This interface will be used to qualify the electronics this year before they are assembled into the upgraded detector segments.