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Continuous superconductor to semiconductor converter circuit

US5424656A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1993
Grant dateJun 13, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/195
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for converting superconductor low level signals to semiconductor signal levels utilizing a continuous superconductor to semiconductor converter circuit biased for maximum gain and without the need for a clocked reset signal. Employing a unique biasing arrangement utilizing two capacitors and one transistor, this circuit has long term bias voltage retention and good power supply noise rejection ratio.

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