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An Open Source, FPGA-based LeKID readout for BLAST-TNG: Pre-flight Results

Nov 16, 2016
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  • J.Astron.Inst. 05 (2017) 04, 1641003
  • Published: Jan 13, 2017
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Abstract: (arXiv)
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.
  • Detector readout
  • CASPER
  • FPGA design
  • mm and sub-mm wave astronomy

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