Hai Wang , Jiajun Chen , Yifan Wu , Wenqi Wu , Zhidan Zhang , Xiangyan Kong
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Simulation and analysis of a superconducting switch based on Josephson array
Superconducting transition edge sensors (TES) have been applied to a variety of astronomical detection systems. To improve their detection efficiency, superconducting switches are essential components in time-division multiplexing systems. However, flux-actuated superconducting switches have such problems as large area, high noise, and complex operation. This paper proposes a structure of non-hysteresis Josephson junction array with RL transmission unit to realize a superconducting switch. Firstly, based on the current equation of the Josephson junction, a PSPICE model of a superconducting switch was established. Then, the optimization design of a single junction switch transmitting a 100 MHz signal was analyzed. Finally, we analyzed how to suppress high-frequency noise when transmitting signals above 1 GHz. Since the signal of the Josephson junction array switch is directly read out by the SQUID, it has the advantage of reducing the switch area and operation complexity.
期刊介绍:
Physica C (Superconductivity and its Applications) publishes peer-reviewed papers on novel developments in the field of superconductivity. Topics include discovery of new superconducting materials and elucidation of their mechanisms, physics of vortex matter, enhancement of critical properties of superconductors, identification of novel properties and processing methods that improve their performance and promote new routes to applications of superconductivity.
The main goal of the journal is to publish:
1. Papers that substantially increase the understanding of the fundamental aspects and mechanisms of superconductivity and vortex matter through theoretical and experimental methods.
2. Papers that report on novel physical properties and processing of materials that substantially enhance their critical performance.
3. Papers that promote new or improved routes to applications of superconductivity and/or superconducting materials, and proof-of-concept novel proto-type superconducting devices.
The editors of the journal will select papers that are well written and based on thorough research that provide truly novel insights.