Method for simulating a flux-locked DC SQUID

G. M. Guu, N. J. Kasdin, M. R. Condron, B. Muhlfedler, J. M. Lockhart, M. W. Cromar

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Abstract

Many high precision experiments place severe requirements on the noise, linearity and slew rate of flux-locked dc SQUID systems (linearity requirement approaches 1 in 106 for Gravity Probe-B). A computationally efficient and accurate method of simulating a dc SQUID's V-Φ and I-V characteristics has proven valuable in evaluating and improving various SQUID readout methods. The simulation of the SQUID is based on fitting of previously acquired data from either a real or a modeled device using the Fourier transform of the V-Φ curve. This method does not predict SQUID behavior, but rather is a way of replicating a known behavior efficiently with portability into various simulation programs such as SPICE. In this paper we discuss the methods used to simulate the SQUID and the flux-locking control electronics and present specific examples of this approach. Results include an estimate of the slew rate and linearity of a simple flux-locked loop using a characterized dc SQUID.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1837-1840
Number of pages4
JournalIEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
Volume3
Issue number1 pt 4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993
Event1992 Applied Superconductivity Conference - Chicago, IL, USA
Duration: Aug 23 1992Aug 28 1992

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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