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Multiple-quantum interference superconducting analog-to-digital converter

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OSTI ID:5453001
An analog-to-digital converter using superconducting interferometers connected in parallel, each interferometer being identical is disclosed. The coupling of the analog signal to each successive interferometer is increased in the ratio of 1:2:4:8:16:32:, etc. The application of a pulsed power supply to the parallel connected interferometer generates output voltages on the interferometers. The output voltages are a gray code representation of the analog signal.
Assignee:
U S Of America Navy Secretary Of
Patent Number(s):
US 4315255
OSTI ID:
5453001
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English