Frequency domain multiplexing readout for large arrays of transition-edge sensors

Journal article (2023)

Authors

D. Vaccaro SRON–Netherlands Institute for Space Research
H. Akamatsu SRON–Netherlands Institute for Space Research
L Gottardi SRON–Netherlands Institute for Space Research
M. P. Bruijn SRON–Netherlands Institute for Space Research
A. J. Van Der Linden SRON–Netherlands Institute for Space Research
B. J. van Leeuwen SRON–Netherlands Institute for Space Research
P. van der Hulst SRON–Netherlands Institute for Space Research
C. P. de Vries SRON–Netherlands Institute for Space Research
J.R. Gao ImPhys/Optics - AS , SRON–Netherlands Institute for Space Research
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Research Group
ImPhys/Optics (AS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2023 D. Vaccaro, H. Akamatsu, L. Gottardi, M. P. Bruijn, A. J. van der Linden, B. J. van Leeuwen, P. van der Hulst, C. P. de Vries, J.R. Gao, More Authors
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2022.167727
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

ImPhys/Imaging Physics

Research Group

ImPhys/Optics

Abstract

We report our most recent progress and demonstration of a frequency domain multiplexing (FDM) readout technology for transition-edge sensor (TES) arrays, both of which we have been developing in the framework of the X-IFU instrument on board the future Athena X-ray telescope. Using Ti/Au TES micro-calorimeters, high-Q LC filters and analog/digital electronics developed at SRON and low-noise two-stage SQUID amplifiers from VTT Finland, we demonstrated the feasibility of our FDM readout technology, with the simultaneous readout of 37 pixels with an energy resolution of 2.23 eV at an energy of 6 keV. We finally outline our plans for further scaling up and improving our technology in the future.