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Abstract We propose the use of SIS junctions as a frequency up-converter based on quasiparticle mixing in frequency division multiplexing circuits for multi-pixel heterodyne receivers. Our theoretical calculation showed that… Click to show full abstract
Abstract We propose the use of SIS junctions as a frequency up-converter based on quasiparticle mixing in frequency division multiplexing circuits for multi-pixel heterodyne receivers. Our theoretical calculation showed that SIS junctions have the potential to achieve positive gain and low-noise characteristics in the frequency up-conversion process at local oscillator (LO) frequencies larger than the voltage scale of the dc nonlinearity of the SIS junction. We experimentally observed up-conversion gain in a mixer with four-series Nb-based SIS junctions at the LO frequency of 105 GHz for the first time.
Journal Title: Journal of Low Temperature Physics
Year Published: 2018
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