A simulation design study finds that single-stage SQUID array amplifiers with optimized damping and inductive loading can meet LiteBIRD's 8 pA/√Hz noise and 100 nW power requirements with margin.
Josephson dynamical simulation using the electronic circuit simulator APLAC: a tutorial
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Analysis Program for Linear Active Circuits (APLAC) is a general-purpose electronics circuit simulator, which has included a built-in model of the Josephson junction (JJ) since late 80's. It capabilities in simulating eg. noisy Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUIDs), Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ) logic circuits, or Superconducting Transition Edge Sensors (TESes) are relatively unknown within the superconducting electronics community. Here we give a brief step-to-step tutorial for APLAC users to unleash those capabilities.
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Development of SQUID Array Amplifiers for the LiteBIRD CMB Satellite
A simulation design study finds that single-stage SQUID array amplifiers with optimized damping and inductive loading can meet LiteBIRD's 8 pA/√Hz noise and 100 nW power requirements with margin.