Visiting Student Subcontract - XSD - Wu, Zhenquan - 10.23.26

Zhenquan Wu will serve as a Visiting Student Researcher from Northwestern University on the CMOS+X project, investigating voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and phase-locked loop (PLL) circuits in GlobalFoundries 22FDX technology using the cryogenic process design kit (cryoPDK). His work will explore the integration of on-chip superinductors to enable superconductor-enhanced cryoCMOS circuits, with emphasis on circuit design, simulation, performance analysis, and documentation of frequency, phase-noise, power, and cryogenic-operation tradeoffs.

Education and Experience Requirements

•The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.

•Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.

•Applicants must be:

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accreditedinstitution.
• Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or
• Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.

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