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Completed TRL 4 (started at 3, targeting 4)
This proposal seeks to further test and characterize existing readout electronics, operate them as a system with representative KID detector components, and refine the readout electronics designs to suit the PRIMA mission concept, and to better prepare Goddard for upcoming announcements of opportunity.
The proposed flagship mission OST and probe mission PRIMA both will benefit from FPGA-based spectrometers. Readout electronics developed here will be applicable and adaptable to operate with both MKID and TES detector technologies. We will continue to pursue technology development opportunities for the needs of future Astrophysics mission concepts using KIDs and continue to better prepare Goddard for upcoming announcements of opportunity.
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