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Scalable Quantum Integrated Circuits on Superconducting Two-Dimensional Electron Gas Platform
Published on: August 2, 2019
Programmable system on chip for controlling an atomic physics experiment.
A Sitaram1, G K Campbell1, A Restelli1
1Joint Quantum Institute, University of Maryland and National Institute of Standards and Technology, College Park, Maryland 20742, USA.
Researchers developed a flexible clock and pattern generator using programmable systems on chip (PSoCs). This open-source tool synchronizes atomic physics experiments, offering new possibilities for equipment control and data acquisition.
Area of Science:
- Atomic Physics
- Instrumentation
- Embedded Systems
Background:
- Atomic physics experiments rely on digital pattern generators for precise equipment synchronization.
- Programmable Systems on Chip (PSoCs) are becoming more accessible due to open-source tools.
- PSoCs offer a versatile platform for synthesizing digital patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design a flexible clock and pattern generator utilizing a PSoC.
- To showcase the adaptability and potential of PSoCs in experimental control.
- To provide a foundational hardware and firmware design for broader applications.
Main Methods:
- Leveraged advancements in open-source development tools for PSoCs.
- Designed a hardware carrier for the PSoC-based generator.
- Developed basic firmware for clock and pattern generation.
Main Results:
- Successfully created a versatile clock and pattern generator using a PSoC.
- Demonstrated the flexibility of PSoCs for synthesizing complex digital patterns.
- Established a robust hardware and firmware foundation for future modifications.
Conclusions:
- PSoCs present a powerful and flexible solution for building custom digital pattern generators.
- The developed design can be adapted for various atomic physics experiments and other research areas.
- Open-source accessibility of PSoCs lowers the barrier for creating sophisticated experimental control systems.

