Superconductor Electronics

4.0 credits

Introduction to small-scale superconductor electronic devices, both analog and digital. Josephson junctions as digital circuit elements. Implementation of shunted Josephson junctions in the single flux quantum (SFQ) circuitry. SFQ circuit design and integration, simulations and appropriate simulation tools Finally, fabrication and testing of SFQ-based digital integrated circuits. Prerequisites: ECE 425, or instructors approval