Application of superconductive electronics to LWIR sensor systems

E. L. Dines, B. J. Dalrymple, L. P.S. Lee, S. S. Ou, H. W. Chan, A. H. Silver

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Abstract

One of the key issues in the development of IR focal-plaine systems is the need for low-noise and low-power readout circuitry which is compatible with the detector technology. Superconductive circuitry offers several advantages over more conventional circuitry. These include much lower power consumption and the possibility of unique circuit topologies relevant for developing advanced monolithic detectors. On-Chip signal processing through A/D conversion with digital gamma-ray suppression and digital integration appears possible. This paper reviews the progress that TRW has made in developing several of the key components of such a superconductive read-out system. We have developed a semiconductor/ Josephson-junction 3-terminal device for direct interfacing to semiconductor detectors as well as thin-film superconductive detectors. The 3-terminal device has a current gain of ≳ 500 and provides an optimum interface to further superconductive stages. Performance when coupled to a SQUID read-out will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages221-238
Number of pages18
ISBN (Print)0819402907, 9780819402905
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990
EventElectron Image Tubes and Image Intensifiers - Santa Clara, CA, USA
Duration: 15 Feb 199016 Feb 1990

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1243
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceElectron Image Tubes and Image Intensifiers
CitySanta Clara, CA, USA
Period15/02/9016/02/90

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