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Superconductive circuit level converter

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OSTI ID:5377382

A binary circuit is provided having a first and second Josephson device connected in series, each of the devices exhibiting a superconductive state and a resistive state. A first circuit is connected in parallel with the first device and has current flowing therein when the first device switches to the resistive state. A second circuit is connected in parallel with the second device and has current flowing therein when the second device switches to the resistive state. Each of these circuits has a common connection between the first and second Josephson devices. Control current means are provided associated with each of the Josephson devices for selectively switching the devices to the resistive state.

Assignee:
International Business Machines Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3943383
OSTI ID:
5377382
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English