Operation of HTS Digital Circuits at Elevated Temperatures: Beating Thermal Activation

Abstract

Based on the calculations and simulations of digital SFQ and RSQ circuits, which included the kinetic inductance of the circuit, show that a 1-layer technique with HIB-JJs would not work at elevated temperatures. Instead, a 2-layer technique allows to significantly reduce the influence of the kinetic inductance and a 3-layer technique would even allow superconducting wiring with vias. Since the latter is not available, the design proceeded with the 2-layer technique. Combining this 2-layer technique with an additional insulated normal conducting layer (e.g. Au-layer) allows for the design of RQL and SFQ circuits. These circuits have been simulated and will be combine into a test circuit consisting of a dc-to SFQ converter, followed by a JTL, a 2 stage shift register, another JTL and a SFQ-to dc converter.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 2024
Accession Number
AD1229721

Entities

People

  • Horst Rogalla

Organizations

  • Regents of the University of Colorado

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene