Cryogenic Circuit Thermal Platform for SQUID Temperature Uniformity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Previous direction finding systems using SQUID sensors are compromised by temperature differences due to ambient thermal and radiation effects, leading to noise that obscures signal detection.
Innovation Solution
A platform with a cold distribution plate, cold blades, and heaters, controlled by a thermal regulator, maintains precise temperature uniformity across cryogenic electronic circuits, compensating for environmental temperature variations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If SQUID sensors are used for direction finding, then signal detection capability is improved, but temperature differences cause noise that obscures the signal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing independent temperature control for each SQUID sensor through individual heaters and thermal regulators. Each sensor module receives customized thermal management tailored to its specific thermal environment and requirements, allowing precise temperature compensation without affecting other sensors. This localized approach eliminates temperature difference noise while preserving the signal detection capability of each SQUID sensor.
2Stability of the object's composition
If thermal regulation is implemented for each sensor, then temperature uniformity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the thermal regulation system into independent modular units, with each SQUID sensor having its own heater and thermal regulator. This segmentation allows each module to be designed and controlled independently, simplifying the overall system architecture while achieving uniform temperature control. The modular approach reduces complexity compared to a centralized thermal regulation system.
3Reliability
If cryogenic cooling is applied, then sensor performance is improved, but environmental temperature variations affect measurement accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback control through thermal regulators that continuously monitor the temperature of each SQUID sensor and adjust the heater power accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system compensates for environmental temperature variations in real-time, maintaining optimal sensor performance despite changing external conditions. The feedback mechanism ensures stable measurements by actively counteracting environmental disturbances.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The platform achieves high thermal control and temperature uniformity, enhancing the accuracy of SQUID sensor measurements by minimizing noise from temperature fluctuations.
Implementation Method 1
The cold distribution plate couples to a cryogenic cooler for cooling the cold distribution plate
Implementation Method 2
The heaters heat the cold blades, with the heaters including a respective heater disposed at each of the cold blades
Implementation Method 3
The thermal regulator controls the heaters to maintain a predetermined temperature at each of the cryogenic electronic circuits
Implementation Method 4
The cold blades contact and extend from a periphery of the cold distribution plate. The cold blades support and cool the cryogenic electronic circuits
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AI summary
A platform provides precise thermal regulation of cryogenic electronic circuits. The platform includes a cold distribution plate, cold blades, heaters, and a thermal regulator. The cold distribution plate couples to a cryogenic cooler for cooling the cold distribution plate. The cold blades contact and extend from a periphery of the cold distribution plate. The cold blades support and cool the cryogenic electronic circuits, which include a respective cryogenic electronic circuit disposed on each of the cold blades. The heaters heat the cold blades, with the heaters including a respective heater disposed at each of the cold blades. The thermal regulator controls the heaters to maintain a predetermined temperature at each of the cryogenic electronic circuits.