Multilayered Josephson junction logic and memory devices

Susanne Lomatch*, Edward D. Rippert, John B. Ketterson

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Abstract

Flux quantum logic and memory circuits using superconducting Josephson tunnel junctions have high-speed switching times (approximately 1 ps), low power dissipation (< 1 μW per circuit) and low levels of thermally induced electrical noise. Current designs of such circuits employ single trilayer junctions, which impose circuit size and logic threshold limitations. A new design component, the multilayered tunnel junction, consists of a vertically stacked array (a 1D superlattice) of Josephson tunnel junctions. The introduction of multilayered junctions into superconducting electronic circuitry offers a reduction in the current device size, fault tolerances, and new device applications. We present numerical simulations of simple circuits employing multilayered Josephson junctions as design components. Comparison with conventional single flux quantum circuitry is discussed. We also present preliminary measurements of multilayered Josephson junctions fabricated for use in flux quantum devices.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages332-343
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)0819414522, 9780819414526
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994
EventSuperconducting Superlattices and Multilayers - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Duration: Jan 24 1994Jan 25 1994

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2157
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherSuperconducting Superlattices and Multilayers
CityLos Angeles, CA, USA
Period1/24/941/25/94

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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