Invention Grant
- Patent Title: High linearity superconducting radio frequency magnetic field detector
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Application No.: US15450855Application Date: 2017-03-06
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Publication No.: US10333049B1Publication Date: 2019-06-25
- Inventor: Victor K. Kornev , Igor I. Soloviev , Nikolai V. Klenov , Oleg A. Mukhanov
- Applicant: Hypres, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US NY Elmsford
- Assignee: Hypres, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Hypres, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US NY Elmsford
- Agency: Tully Rinckey PLLC
- Agent Steven M. Hoffberg; Karen Vaillancourt
- Main IPC: G01R33/02
- IPC: G01R33/02 ; H01L39/22 ; H03K3/013 ; G01R33/035

Abstract:
A superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUID) comprises a superconducting inductive loop with at least two Josephson junction, whereby a magnetic flux coupled into the inductive loop produces a modulated response up through radio frequencies. Series and parallel arrays of SQUIDs can increase the dynamic range, output, and linearity, while maintaining bandwidth. Several approaches to achieving a linear triangle-wave transfer function are presented, including harmonic superposition of SQUID cells, differential serial arrays with magnetic frustration, and a novel bi-SQUID cell comprised of a nonlinear Josephson inductance shunting the linear coupling inductance. Total harmonic distortion of less than −120 dB can be achieved in optimum cases.
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