A compact and tunable forward coupler based on high-impedance superconducting nanowires
arXiv:2011.11406 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevApplied.15.024064
Abstract
Developing compact, low-dissipation, cryogenic-compatible microwave electronics is essential for scaling up low-temperature quantum computing systems. In this paper, we demonstrate an ultra-compact microwave directional forward coupler based on high-impedance slow-wave superconducting-nanowire transmission lines. The coupling section of the fabricated device has a footprint of . At 4.753 GHz, the input signal couples equally to the through port and forward-coupling port (50:50) at with isolation. The coupling ratio can be controlled with DC bias current or temperature by exploiting the dependence of the kinetic inductance on these quantities. The material and fabrication-process are suitable for direct integration with superconducting circuits, providing a practical solution to the signal distribution bottlenecks in developing large-scale quantum computers.
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