학술논문

End-to-End Modeling of the TDM Readout System for CMB-S4
Document Type
Original Paper
Source
Journal of Low Temperature Physics. 215(3-4):143-151
Subject
Cryogenics
Readout
SQUID
Time-division multiplexing
Language
English
ISSN
0022-2291
1573-7357
Abstract
The CMB-S4 experiment is developing next-generation ground-based microwave telescopes to observe the cosmic microwave background with unprecedented sensitivity. This will require an order of magnitude increase in the 100-mK detector count, which, in turn, increases the demands on the readout system. The CMB-S4 readout will use time-division multiplexing (TDM), taking advantage of faster switches and amplifiers in order to achieve an increased multiplexing factor. To facilitate the design of the new readout system, we have developed a model that predicts the bandwidth and noise performance of this circuitry and its interconnections. This is then used to set requirements on individual components in order to meet the performance necessary for the full system. We present an overview of this model and compare the model results to the performance of both legacy and prototype readout hardware.