Elmsford, NY, March 20:  HYPRES, Inc., leading developer of superconductor microelectronics (SME) technology, has named Oleg Mukhanov, Ph.D., to the role of general manager. Mukhanov, who is one of the world’s preeminent experts in digital superconductor technologies, previously served as vice president of technology at HYPRES. He now will oversee the company’s operations as well as technology development functions, which include circuit design, IC fabrication, quality assurance, research and development, RT electronics & products, and cryopackaging. He will report directly to Richard Hitt, president and CEO of HYPRES.

Most notably, Mukhanov is a co-inventor of Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ) logic, the cornerstone of digital superconductor electronics. He has been a pioneer in the development of RSFQ complex logic and led the team that produced the first complete superconducting all-digital receiver sampling at 20 GHz and designed entirely with Josephson Junction circuitry.  In addition, his long list of achievements includes the development of a number of the world's fastest digital circuits. Mukhanov’s leadership in worldwide conferences has been instrumental in advancing superconductor electronics.

“Oleg is a true industry pioneer, as evidenced by his groundbreaking work with RSFQ logic and his supervision and guidance in developing the world’s first all-digital receiver for the U.S. military,” said Hitt. “This promotion provides him with a broader range of areas to apply his leadership skills, which we feel are a tremendous asset to HYPRES.”

Since he joined HYPRES in 1991, Mukhanov has been at the center of a number of high-profile projects, including the development of high-performance analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters; Fast Fourier Transform hardware; and ultra-high speed digital filters for a variety of applications including communications, radar, electronic warfare, and instrumentation.  He is a member of the board of directors of the highly regarded Applied Superconductivity Conference, member of the council on Superconductivity, and editor of the IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity. Mukhanov received his Ph.D. in Physics from Moscow State University and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Moscow Engineering Physics Institute. 

Mukhanov’s promotion highlights the company’s effort to position itself for steady and significant growth during the next several years. In addition to enhancing its internal management structure—enhancements necessitated by numerous contract wins and the productizing of the company’s All-Digital RF^TM technology—HYPRES is adding emphasis on quality assurance, multi-chip module (MCM) development, and the testing function of the organization. The result will allow the company to follow a dual track of growth in the areas of scientific research, and product development.