The SPICA-SAFARI detector system: TES detector arrays with frequency division multiplexed SQUID readout

B. D. Jackson, P. A J De Korte, J. Van Der Kuur, Philip Mauskopf, J. Beyer, M. P. Bruijn, A. Cros, J. R. Gao, D. Griffin, R. Den Hartog, M. Kiviranta, G. De Lange, B. J. Van Leeuwen, C. Macculi, L. Ravera, N. Trappe, H. Van Weers, S. Withington

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Abstract

The SAFARI instrument is a far-infrared imaging Fourier transform spectrometer for JAXA's SPICA mission. Taking advantage of the low emission of SPICA's 5 K telescope, SAFARI will provide background-limited, Nyquist-sampled spectroscopic imaging of a 2'x2' field-of-view over 34-210 μm, revolutionizing far-infrared astronomy. SAFARI's aggressive science goals drive the development of a unique detector system combining large-format Transition Edge Sensor arrays and frequency division multiplexed SQUID readout with a high 160x multiplexing factor. The detectors and their cold readout electronics are packaged into 3 focal plane arrays that will be integrated into SAFARI's focal plane unit. This paper presents the preliminary design concept for the SAFARI detector system. Index Terms- Astrophysics, Bolometers, Frequency division multiplexing, Superconducting devices, System-level design.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication22nd International Symposium on Space Terahertz Technology 2011, ISSTT 2011
PublisherInternational Symposium on Space Terahertz Technology
Pages46-49
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event22nd International Symposium on Space Terahertz Technology 2011, ISSTT 2011 - Tucson, AZ, United States
Duration: Apr 25 2011Apr 28 2011

Other

Other22nd International Symposium on Space Terahertz Technology 2011, ISSTT 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTucson, AZ
Period4/25/114/28/11

Keywords

  • Astrophysics
  • Bolometers
  • Frequency division multiplexing
  • Superconducting devices
  • System-level design

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Radiation

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