Qualification of a large number of double-sided silicon microstrip sensors for the ALICE Inner Tracking System

Delivery of more than 2000 AC-coupled double-sided silicon microstrip sensors, designed to equip the two outermost layers of the ALICE Inner Tracking System, has been recently completed by three manufactures. This represents the largest production of this type of sensors undertaken so far. Sensor testing and quality control has been performed at INFN Trieste. A careful optimization of the testing procedures has allowed performing a thorough qualification of the large number of sensors without making use of automated device-handling equipment. The paper presents an overview of the test procedures and results.