Recent #Quantum Computing news in the semiconductor industry

12 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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12 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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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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about 1 year ago
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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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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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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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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about 1 year 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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➀ TU Graz has developed hardware for NIST post-quantum cryptography standards with additional security measures; ➁ The team is working on hardware-based coprocessors like KaLi to support PQC algorithms; ➂ They have also developed techniques like 'Kavach' to enhance the physical security of cryptographic implementations.
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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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about 1 year ago
➀ IBM opened its first quantum data center outside of the US in Ehningen, Germany, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz in attendance; ➁ The center houses two IBM Quantum Eagle-based systems and an upcoming IBM Heron system, enhancing IBM's global quantum network; ➂ The German government is supporting the development of quantum technologies and the center is expected to foster innovation and business growth.
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➀ Irish quantum computing startup Equal1 has signed a MoU with Nvidia to collaborate on quantum computing technology. ➁ Equal1 is developing scalable, cost-effective silicon spin qubits and has produced successful test chips, patented IP, and world-leading qubit performance. ➂ The collaboration will focus on integrating and validating quantum-classical infrastructure for cloud and data centre deployment.
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