Resonance Frequency Correction for Kilo-pixel Detector Arrays

Completed TRL 2 (started at 2, targeting 2)

Description

Superconducting detector arrays are enabling technology for next-generation astrophysics missions. Array yield and the simplicity of the associated readout electronics for these arrays will ultimately be set by fabrication tolerances. We will demonstrate a technique to correct for fabrication variations in these detector resonance readout frequencies.

Benefits

This technique will improve the readout bandwidth and array yield of superconducting detector arrays for next-generation astrophysics missions.

Details

Technology area	Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Detectors and Focal Planes
Program	Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD (GSFC IRAD)
Lead organization	Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Start date	2019-10-01
End date	2020-09-30

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Emily L Wilson — emily.l.wilson@nasa.gov
Keith M Jahoda — keith.m.jahoda@nasa.gov
Terence A Doiron — terence.a.doiron@nasa.gov
Emily M Barrentine — emily.m.barrentine@nasa.gov
Larry A Hess — larry.a.hess@nasa.gov
Omid Noroozian — omid.noroozian@nasa.gov
Thomas R Stevenson — thomas.r.stevenson@nasa.gov

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