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Performance of Multiplexed SQUID Readout for Cryogenic Sensor Arrays

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Author(s)

James A. Chervenak, Erich N. Grossman, Kent D. Irwin, John M. Martinis, Carl D. Reintsema, C. A. Allen, David I. Bergman, S. H. Mosely, Rick A. Shafer

Abstract

We report on the implementation of a multiplexer that users superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) to read out low-impedance cryogenic detectors. Using prototype chips, a circuit was built which interfaces eight input SQUID channels with a close-packed array of eight transition-edge sensor (TES) infrared bolometers. Circuit elements were measured and crosstalk specifications are reported. Digital feedback is employed to flux-lock a single element in the array of SQUIDs.
Citation
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A-Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment
Volume
444

Keywords

cryogenic detector, multiplexer, SQUID, transition edge-sensor

Citation

Chervenak, J. , Grossman, E. , Irwin, K. , Martinis, J. , Reintsema, C. , Allen, C. , Bergman, D. , Mosely, S. and Shafer, R. (2000), Performance of Multiplexed SQUID Readout for Cryogenic Sensor Arrays, Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A-Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=6272 (Accessed November 14, 2024)

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Created December 30, 2000, Updated October 12, 2021