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Use of RF Attenuators in Quantum Computers

Attenuators Cryogenic Components Quantum Computing 

Editorial Team

Jan 12, 2024
Attenuators are devices designed to reduce the amplitude or magnitude of a signal without significantly affecting its other properties. In the context of quantum computing, attenuators are used to man...read more

How do you Test the Cryogenic Performance of Electronic Components?

Cryogenic Components Quantum Computing 

Editorial Team

Jan 12, 2024
 In environments where cryogenic temperatures are encountered, ensuring the reliable performance of components becomes a critical aspect of design and testing. It is important to test component p...read more

What is Quantum RF Sensing?

Cryogenic Components 

Editorial Team

Jan 12, 2024
 Quantum RF Sensing refers to the use of quantum principles to improve radio frequency (RF) sensing and achieve better sensitivity, precision, and reliability in RF measurements. This technique o...read more

Cryogenic Faraday Rotation Isolators

Cryogenic Components Isolators 

David W. Porterfield

Micro Harmonics Corporation

Faraday rotation isolators designed for room temperature operation do not work well at cryogenic temperatures. The primary cause is temperature-dependent ferrite magnetization. Figure 1 shows measured...read more

What are Cryogenic Connectors?

Connectors Cryogenic Components Quantum Computing 

Editorial Team

Jul 18, 2023
Cryogenic connectors are specialized connectors designed to maintain signal integrity and electrical conductivity at extremely low temperatures. Unlike conventional connectors, cryogenic connectors mu...read more

What are Cryogenic Cables?

Cable Assemblies Cables Cryogenic Components Quantum Computing 

Editorial Team

Jul 18, 2023
Cryogenic cables are specialized transmission lines engineered to maintain superconductivity at extremely low temperatures. Superconductivity is a phenomenon that occurs when certain materials exhibit...read more

What are Cryogenic Isolators/Circulators?

Circulators Cryogenic Components Isolators Quantum Computing 

What are Cryogenic Circulators/Isolators? What are their applications?

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Why do we need to use Cryogenic Components in Quantum Computing?

Cryogenic Components Quantum Computing 

Editorial Team

May 1, 2021
Quantum computing is the next generation of computing that uses quantum mechanics to solve massive and complex operations quickly. Quantum computers can be used to perform tasks and analyze datasets t...read more

Use of Cryogenic RF Components

Cryogenic Components Quantum Computing 

Editorial Team

Mar 26, 2021
Cryogenics is the study of materials and components at very low temperatures. The cryogenic temperature range has been defined to be from 120 K (−150 °C) to absolute zero (0 K or −273 ...read more

What are Cryogenic Amplifiers?

Amplifiers Cryogenic Components Quantum Computing 

Editorial Team

Nov 23, 2017
Cryogenic Amplifiers are those that can operate at very low temperatures. Temperatures are considered to be Cryogenic when they are below -180 °C or 93.15 K or -292.00 °F. Typical applications fo...read more