Patents by Inventor Anna Y. Herr

Anna Y. Herr has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20150094207
    Abstract: One embodiment describes a memory cell. The memory cell includes a phase hysteretic magnetic Josephson junction (PHMJJ) that is configured to store one of a first binary logic state corresponding to a binary logic-1 state and a second binary logic state corresponding to a binary logic-0 state in response to a write current and to generate a superconducting phase based on the stored digital state. The memory cell also includes at least one Josephson junction having a critical current that is based on the superconducting phase of the PHMJJ and being configured to provide an output corresponding to the stored digital state in response to a read current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anna Y. Herr, Quentin P. Herr, Ofer Naaman
  • Publication number: 20150092465
    Abstract: One embodiment describes an AC/DC converter system. The system includes a flux-shuttle loop that is inductively coupled with an AC input signal. The system also includes a plurality of Josephson junctions spaced about the flux shuttle loop that are configured to sequentially trigger in response to the AC input signal and to provide a single-flux quantum (SFQ) pulse that moves sequentially around the flux-shuttle loop that results in a DC output signal being provided through an output inductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Quentin P. Herr, Anna Y. Herr
  • Publication number: 20150043273
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention includes a Josephson magnetic memory system. The system includes a superconducting electrode that conducts a read current. The system also includes a hysteretic magnetic Josephson junction (HMJJ). The HMJJ can store a binary value and convert superconducting pairs associated with the read current flowing through the HMJJ from a singlet-state to a triplet-state. The system further includes a write circuit magnetically coupled to the HMJJ and configured to write the binary value into the at HMJJ in response to at least one write current and a read circuit configured to determine the binary value stored in the HMJJ in response to application of the read current to the HMJJ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: OFER NAAMAN, DONALD L. MILLER, ANNA Y. HERR, NORMAN O. BIRGE
  • Patent number: 8928391
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for controlling the state of a qubit. A qubit apparatus includes a qubit and a load coupled to the qubit through a filter. The filter has at least a first pass band and a first stop band. A qubit control is configured to tune the qubit to alter an associated transition frequency of the qubit from a first frequency in the first stop band of the filter to a second frequency in the first pass band of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Ofer Naaman, Anna Y. Herr
  • Patent number: 8489163
    Abstract: A reciprocal quantum logic (RQL) latch system is provided. The latch system comprises an output portion that retains a state of the latch system, and a bi-stable loop that comprises a set input, a reset input and an output coupled to the output portion. A positive single flux quantum (SFQ) pulse on the set input when the latch system is in a reset state results in providing a SFQ current in the output portion representative of the latch system being in a set state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Quentin P. Herr, Anna Y. Herr
  • Publication number: 20130040818
    Abstract: A reciprocal quantum logic (RQL) latch system is provided. The latch system comprises an output portion that retains a state of the latch system, and a bi-stable loop that comprises a set input, a reset input and an output coupled to the output portion. A positive single flux quantum (SFQ) pulse on the set input when the latch system is in a reset state results in providing a SFQ current in the output portion representative of the latch system being in a set state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Quentin P. Herr, Anna Y. Herr
  • Publication number: 20130009677
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for controlling the state of a qubit. A qubit apparatus includes a qubit and a load coupled to the qubit through a filter. The filter has at least a first pass band and a first stop band. A qubit control is configured to tune the qubit to alter an associated transition frequency of the qubit from a first frequency in the first stop band of the filter to a second frequency in the first pass band of the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: OFER NAAMAN, Anna Y. Herr
  • Patent number: 8270209
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention includes a Josephson magnetic random access memory (JMRAM) system. The system includes an array of memory cells arranged in rows and columns. Each of the memory cells includes an HMJJD that is configured to store a digital state corresponding to one of a binary logic-1 state and a binary logic-0 state in response to a word-write current that is provided on a word-write line and a bit-write current that is provided on a bit-write line. The HMJJD is also configured to output the respective digital state in response to a word-read current that is provided on a word-read line and a bit-read current that is provided on a bit-read line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Anna Y. Herr, Quentin P. Herr
  • Publication number: 20110267878
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention includes a Josephson magnetic random access memory (JMRAM) system. The system includes an array of memory cells arranged in rows and columns. Each of the memory cells includes an HMJJD that is configured to store a digital state corresponding to one of a binary logic-1 state and a binary logic-0 state in response to a word-write current that is provided on a word-write line and a bit-write current that is provided on a bit-write line. The HMJJD is also configured to output the respective digital state in response to a word-read current that is provided on a word-read line and a bit-read current that is provided on a bit-read line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Anna Y. Herr, Quentin P. Herr
  • Patent number: 7868645
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a single flux quantum (SFQ) signal transmission line powered by an AC power source. The AC power source supplies power to a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding. The primary winding receives the AC signal and the secondary winding communicates the signal to the SFQ transmission line. The transmission line can optionally include an input filter circuit for receiving the incoming SFQ pulse. The filter circuit can have a resistor and an inductor connected in parallel. In an alternative arrangement, the filter circuit can comprise of an inductor. A first Josephson junction can be connected to the filter circuit and to the secondary winding. The Josephson junction triggers in response to the incoming SFQ pulse and regenerates a pulse signal in response to a power discharge from the secondary winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Quentin P. Herr, James E. Baumgardner, Anna Y. Herr
  • Patent number: 7852106
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a single flux quantum (SFQ) signal transmission line powered by an AC power source. The AC power source supplies power to a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding. The primary winding receives the AC signal and the secondary winding communicates the signal to the SFQ transmission line. The transmission line can optionally include an input filter circuit for receiving the incoming SFQ pulse. The filter circuit can have a resistor and an inductor connected in parallel. In an alternative arrangement, the filter circuit can comprise of an inductor. A first Josephson junction can be connected to the filter circuit and to the secondary winding. The Josephson junction triggers in response to the incoming SFQ pulse and regenerates a pulse signal in response to a power discharge from the secondary winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Quentin P. Herr, James E. Baumgardner, Anna Y. Herr
  • Publication number: 20100237899
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a single flux quantum (SFQ) signal transmission line powered by an AC power source. The AC power source supplies power to a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding. The primary winding receives the AC signal and the secondary winding communicates the signal to the SFQ transmission line. The transmission line can optionally include an input filter circuit for receiving the incoming SFQ pulse. The filter circuit can have a resistor and an inductor connected in parallel. In an alternative arrangement, the filter circuit can comprise of an inductor. A first Josephson junction can be connected to the filter circuit and to the secondary winding. The Josephson junction triggers in response to the incoming SFQ pulse and regenerates a pulse signal in response to a power discharge from the secondary winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Quentin P. Herr, James E. Baumgardner, Anna Y. Herr
  • Patent number: 7782077
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a single flux quantum (SFQ) signal transmission line powered by an AC power source. The AC power source supplies power to a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding. The primary winding receives the AC signal and the secondary winding communicates the signal to the SFQ transmission line. The transmission line can optionally include an input filter circuit for receiving the incoming SFQ pulse. The filter circuit can have a resistor and an inductor connected in parallel. In an alternative arrangement, the filter circuit can comprise of an inductor. A first Josephson junction can be connected to the filter circuit and to the secondary winding. The Josephson junction triggers in response to the incoming SFQ pulse and regenerates a pulse signal in response to a power discharge from the secondary winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Quentin P. Herr, James E. Baumgardner, Anna Y. Herr
  • Publication number: 20100207657
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a single flux quantum (SFQ) signal transmission line powered by an AC power source. The AC power source supplies power to a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding. The primary winding receives the AC signal and the secondary winding communicates the signal to the SFQ transmission line. The transmission line can optionally include an input filter circuit for receiving the incoming SFQ pulse. The filter circuit can have a resistor and an inductor connected in parallel. In an alternative arrangement, the filter circuit can comprise of an inductor. A first Josephson junction can be connected to the filter circuit and to the secondary winding. The Josephson junction triggers in response to the incoming SFQ pulse and regenerates a pulse signal in response to a power discharge from the secondary winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Quentin P. Herr, James E. Baumgardner, Anna Y. Herr
  • Publication number: 20100033206
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a single flux quantum (SFQ) signal transmission line powered by an AC power source. The AC power source supplies power to a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding. The primary winding receives the AC signal and the secondary winding communicates the signal to the SFQ transmission line. The transmission line can optionally include an input filter circuit for receiving the incoming SFQ pulse. The filter circuit can have a resistor and an inductor connected in parallel. In an alternative arrangement, the filter circuit can comprise of an inductor. A first Josephson junction can be connected to the filter circuit and to the secondary winding. The Josephson junction triggers in response to the incoming SFQ pulse and regenerates a pulse signal in response to a power discharge from the secondary winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Quentin P. Herr, James E. Baumgardner, Anna Y. Herr