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Single SQUID frequency-domain multiplexer for large bolometer arrays

Conference ·
OSTI ID:787158

We describe the development of a frequency-domain superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) multiplexer which monitors a row of low-temperature sensors simultaneously with a single SQUID. Each sensor is ac biased with a unique frequency and all the sensor currents are added in a superconducting summing loop. A single SQUID measures the current in the summing loop, and the individual signals are lock-in detected after the room temperature SQUID electronics. The current in the summing loop is nulled by feedback to eliminate direct crosstalk. We have built an eight-channel prototype and demonstrated channel separation and signal recovery.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Director, Office of Science. Office of Basic Energy Studies. Division of Materials Sciences (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
787158
Report Number(s):
LBNL--48678
Resource Relation:
ISEC 2001 Conference, Osaka (JP), 06/19/2001--06/23/2001
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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