Recent #Quantum Computing news in the semiconductor industry

9 months ago

➀ Google's latest quantum chip, Willow, achieves remarkable performance in benchmark tests, completing a standard calculation in less than 5 minutes;

➁ The chip solves a 30-year-old quantum error correction challenge by reducing errors exponentially with more qubits;

➂ Willow's breakthrough indicates that quantum computers could achieve scientific discoveries even the most powerful supercomputers cannot by the end of the 21st century;

➃ Quantum computing is crucial for tasks like discovering new drugs, designing efficient batteries for electric vehicles, and accelerating nuclear fusion.

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9 months ago
1. The quantum computing market is experiencing significant growth, boosting stocks like Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT); 2. QUBT has the opportunity to be an early adopter in the new market with AWS's structured services; 3. The company may need to raise additional funds in the next 2 quarters due to cash constraints and CAPEX at the TFLN foundry; 4. QUBT is expected to be unprofitable for at least 2-3 years due to low base revenue; 5. The company's technology holds long-term potential but poses short-term risks, making it a speculative investment.
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10 months ago
1. D-Wave's Leap platform is highlighted as a standout in quantum computing as a service, with a reliable quantum annealing system used by major industry players. 2. The integration of the Advantage2 processor and the reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative Act are seen as catalysts for potential share price increase. 3. The 41% YoY growth in QCaaS revenue indicates a shift to stable, subscription-based income with significant clients. Risks include a six-month cash runway, ongoing dilution risks, and potential pullback before catalysts materialize.
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10 months ago
➀ Hynix is set to sample HBM3e 16hi memory in the first half of 2025; ➁ Lightsynq Technologies emerges with $18 million in Series A funding for diamond optical interconnects in quantum computing; ➂ DigiKey is optimistic about the future of the electronics market; ➃ Texas Instruments aims to increase in-house manufacturing to 95% by 2030.
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➀ Lightsynq Technologies, a quantum interconnect startup, has raised $18 million in Series A funding to scale quantum computing through diamond optical interconnects; ➁ The company aims to address the scaling challenges of quantum computing by developing diamond-based optical interconnects; ➂ Lightsynq's technology will enable the linking of quantum processors, overcoming bottlenecks in single-system scaling to pave the way for million-qubit systems.
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10 months ago
1. Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) has received its first order for photonic integrated chips, indicating strong early demand for the technology. 2. The TFLN chips could double data transmission speeds and reduce energy use, meeting the surging demand from AI and quantum computing. 3. Concerns remain about shareholder dilution and competition from well-funded players like HyperLight, but the author sees significant upside potential if QCi secures additional contracts.
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10 months ago
➀ A new 3D imaging technique reveals key details of the magnetic skyrmion, a nanoscale object with potential for new microelectronic devices with high data storage capacity and low power consumption. ➁ Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created 3D X-ray images to characterize the spin orientations within skyrmions, which could lead to more efficient quantum computing and data storage devices. ➂ The study demonstrates the importance of understanding the 3D spin texture of skyrmions for the development of advanced spintronic devices.
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10 months ago
➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) is a key player in microchip manufacturing with its comprehensive range of services from lab to fab. ➁ The institute focuses on memory technologies, sensors, actuators, and MEMS systems, with a strong emphasis on sustainable microelectronics. ➂ Fraunhofer IPMS collaborates with industry leaders and offers a full-service offering for MEMS, MOEMS, and microdisplay technologies, including pilot production and technology transfer support.
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➀ Archer Materials Limited has achieved key milestones in its 12CQ quantum project with the room temperature observation of 'Coulomb Blockade' and spin detection of novel carbon spin materials; ➁ A new device architecture, utilizing graphene, has been developed for electrical contact to Archer's CNS spin materials, demonstrating a clear signature of 'Coulomb Blockade'; ➂ Archer has also achieved progress in reading out the quantum coherence spin lifetime of small spin materials pieces, with a spin coherence lifetime of the film measured at 380 ns and CNS at 160 ns.
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11 months ago
➀ The SPINNING project has made significant strides in developing diamond spin-photon quantum computers with lower cooling requirements and longer operating times.➁ The project demonstrates entanglement of qubit registers over long distances with high fidelity.➂ Advantages over superconducting Josephson junction quantum computers include lower error rates and longer coherence times.
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11 months ago
➀ Prof. Dr. Bettina Just discusses the opportunities and challenges of quantum computing for small and medium-sized enterprises; ➁ The discussion focuses on why quantum computing is so fast and what it means for the Mittelstand; ➂ The need for close collaboration between science and industry is emphasized to successfully transfer quantum computing applications to the market.
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11 months ago
➀ Nu Quantum has announced a proof-of-principle prototype that will enable quantum computers to connect to a quantum network; ➁ This Qubit-Photon Interface is crucial for scaling quantum computing, akin to today's Network Interface Cards (NICs); ➂ The technology is designed for atomic qubits and has been successfully tested under ultra-high vacuum conditions.
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11 months ago
➀ Crypto-Quantique has partnered with Attopsemi Technology to integrate their QDID physical unclonable function with Attopsemi's I-fuse OTP technology. This allows for secure storage of PUF error correction data in the OTP. ➁ The technology is designed to be compact and secure, exploiting quantum tunneling effects to generate unique digital fingerprints. ➂ The collaboration aims to enhance security for IoT devices and simplify PUF implementation.
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11 months ago
➀ Q-CTRL, an Australian quantum infrastructure software specialist, has raised $113 million in Series B funding with $59 million in new capital. The round was led by GP Bullhound and included new investors such as Alpha Edison, Lockheed Martin Ventures, and NTT Finance. ➁ Q-CTRL's founder and CEO, Michael Biercuk, emphasizes the importance of software as a key enabler for quantum hardware across various applications. ➂ The funding will be used to expand Q-CTRL's investment in quantum control R&D and product engineering to serve a growing list of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, government departments, and quantum platform providers.
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11 months ago
➀ Crypto Quantique has collaborated with ADLINK Technology to simplify secure boot for industrial PCs using its QuarkLink security platform; ➁ The integration of QuarkLink into ADLINK IPCs provides benefits for product lifecycle management and secure cryptographic key storage; ➂ The platform supports secure over-the-air updates and device attestation, ensuring device security throughout their operational lifetime.
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