We present a highly frequency multiplexed readout for large-format superconducting detector arrays intended for use in the next generation of balloon-borne and space-based sub-millimeter and far-infrared missions. We will demonstrate this technology on the upcoming NASA Next Generation Balloon-borne Large Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST-TNG) to measure the polarized emission of Galactic dust at wavelengths of 250, 350 and 500 microns. The BLAST-TNG receiver incorporates the first arrays of Lumped Element Kinetic Inductance Detectors (LeKID) along with the first microwave multiplexing readout electronics to fly in a space-like environment and will significantly advance the TRL for these technologies. After the flight of BLAST-TNG, we will continue to improve the performance of the detectors and readout electronics for the next generation of balloon-borne instruments and for use in a future FIR Surveyor.

Gordon, S., Dober, B., Sinclair, A., Rowe, S., Bryan, S., Mauskopf, P., et al. (2016). An Open Source, FPGA-Based LeKID Readout for BLAST-TNG: Pre-Flight Results. JOURNAL OF ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTATION, 5(4) [10.1142/S2251171716410038].

An Open Source, FPGA-Based LeKID Readout for BLAST-TNG: Pre-Flight Results

Nati Federico;
2016

Abstract

We present a highly frequency multiplexed readout for large-format superconducting detector arrays intended for use in the next generation of balloon-borne and space-based sub-millimeter and far-infrared missions. We will demonstrate this technology on the upcoming NASA Next Generation Balloon-borne Large Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST-TNG) to measure the polarized emission of Galactic dust at wavelengths of 250, 350 and 500 microns. The BLAST-TNG receiver incorporates the first arrays of Lumped Element Kinetic Inductance Detectors (LeKID) along with the first microwave multiplexing readout electronics to fly in a space-like environment and will significantly advance the TRL for these technologies. After the flight of BLAST-TNG, we will continue to improve the performance of the detectors and readout electronics for the next generation of balloon-borne instruments and for use in a future FIR Surveyor.
Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico
CASPER; Detector readout; FPGA design; mm and sub-mm wave astronomy;
FPGA, KIDs, detector, readout, cryogenic, polarimeter, multiplexer
English
2016
5
4
1641003
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Gordon, S., Dober, B., Sinclair, A., Rowe, S., Bryan, S., Mauskopf, P., et al. (2016). An Open Source, FPGA-Based LeKID Readout for BLAST-TNG: Pre-Flight Results. JOURNAL OF ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTATION, 5(4) [10.1142/S2251171716410038].
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