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The group plays a major role in the operation of the Pixel detector and the design/construction of the near term upgrades, building on SLAC's long experience in silicon detector technology. We are in particular involved in several areas of the Insertable B-Layer (IBL) project which is aiming for installation in 2013-2014. We are also very involved in the triggers and data-acquisition (TDAQ) system, working on the TDAQ software and infrastructure, as well as high-level triggers and online beam spot. SLAC is also a leading force in the muon Cathode Strip Chamber readout rebuild for 2013-2014. We contribute strongly to the simulation software, with expertise in GEANT4 modeling. SLAC has also engaged actively in several projects that will address the planned ATLAS upgrades, including the future tracking upgrade and TDAQ upgrades and near term muon small wheel upgrade. A major theme expands into various subsystems is data acquisition based on cutting-edge serial I/O + FPGA technology. Other activities include radiation hard pixel sensors, high speed data transmission etc.
