Quantum Machines - Pushing the Boundaries of Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is opening the door to solving problems beyond the reach of classical computers. Drug development, the discovery of materials, and optimization and simulation are just a few things that can be achieved with quantum computing. However, there’s far too much friction in quantum R&D.

Slow progress, long runtimes, and high latencies occur when the quantum control units are poorly integrated with classical compute. Quantum Machines has a solution: hybrid control. It eliminates friction between quantum and classical operations and allows them to work together smoothly. With the help of Cadence tools, they’re streamlining the design of their quantum machines.

The fundamental units of quantum computing are qubits, bits capable of existing in a superposition of both 0 and 1 simultaneously. This superposition allows quantum computers to power applications like cryptography, optimization, and quantum simulations. Translating quantum algorithms into perfectly timed pulses and sequences is handled by the control stack of quantum computing, designed and built by Quantum Machines. This ensures that every quantum operation happens at just the right moment, making the magic of quantum computing possible.

At the core of Quantum Machines’ technology is hybrid control. It harmonizes quantum and classical operations, eliminating friction and optimizing performance across software and hardware, allowing them to work together smoothly. Their flagship platform, OPX1000, is a modular, high-density controller powered by the hybrid processing unit (HPU). OPX1000 brings classical resources as close as possible to the qubits, eliminating latencies, enabling real-time adaptive protocols, and accelerating quantum breakthroughs.

To develop this kind of hardware, Quantum Machines relies on precise RF and electromagnetic simulation tools. The Cadence AWR Design Environment platform is now their main platform for RF and electromagnetic design and analysis for both linear and non-linear simulation.

For one of their multi-layer PCB projects, Quantum Machines combined the AWR Design Environment platform with a 3D mechanical model and the identified radiation that was degrading system performance. The layout and mechanical structure were optimized to reduce radiation and to prevent coupling between bias and high-frequency RF chains.

Achikam Dadon, RF Design Tech Lead at Quantum Machines, said, “Cadence provides a trustworthy environment that helps us solve problems before production and deliver robust designs faster.”

Learn more about how Quantum Machines is pushing the boundaries of quantum computing.

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