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Automated High-Throughput Testing System for Quantum Computing Chips

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Imagine trying to find a tiny flaw in a complex computer chip by hand, which usually takes months of expert work. This technology acts like an automated assembly-line inspector for quantum chips. You simply plug the chip in, and the system automatically checks if it works perfectly. It turns a slow, manual laboratory process into a fast, push-button operation.

By the numbers
100x
throughput increase for multi-chip testing
10000x
throughput increase for wafer-level testing
2
chips per week capacity of initial prototype
5
qubits per chip capacity of initial prototype
The business problem

What needed solving

Testing quantum chips currently takes months of manual labor by rare experts in expensive labs. This creates a massive bottleneck that prevents quantum computing from moving from the lab to industrial-scale production.

The solution

What was built

The OrangeQS MAX, a turnkey automated diagnostic system that integrates cryogenics, electronics, and software to test quantum chips.

Audience

Who needs this

Quantum chip designersQuantum hardware manufacturersSemiconductor foundriesQuantum computer OEMs
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Quantum Computing Hardware
enterprise
Target: Quantum Processor Unit (QPU) Manufacturer

If you are a QPU manufacturer dealing with months of manual testing by specialized engineers — this project developed the OrangeQS MAX system that automates diagnostics to ensure deployment readiness. This reduces the time required to verify chip quality from months to a fraction of that time.

Semiconductor Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Wafer Fabrication Plant

If you are a fabrication plant dealing with the transition from academic research to industry-grade production — this project developed a roadmap for wafer-level testing. This allows for a 10000x increase in throughput compared to standard practices.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)
mid-size
Target: Supercomputer Integrator

If you are an integrator dealing with the deployment of QPUs next to CPUs and GPUs — this project developed a turnkey diagnostic system. It ensures that only high-quality, verified quantum chips are integrated into the supercomputing cluster.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of the system?

Based on available project data, the specific commercial price of the OrangeQS MAX system is not disclosed, although the project received an EU contribution of EUR 2,499,999 for development.

How does this scale for industrial production?

The project follows a roadmap moving from a single-chip prototype to multi-chip testing (100x throughput) and eventually wafer-level testing (10000x throughput).

What is the IP or licensing model?

Based on available project data, the system utilizes proprietary diagnostic protocols, but the specific licensing terms for business users are not mentioned.

How long does the testing process take compared to old methods?

Standard practices require months of work by specialized engineers; the OrangeQS solution is described as being orders of magnitude faster.

How is the system integrated into the workflow?

It is a turnkey system where the user simply inserts the fabricated quantum chip, and the system automatically runs the diagnostic protocols.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is lean and highly focused, consisting of 2 partners from a single country (Netherlands). Both partners are SMEs, resulting in a 100% industry ratio, which suggests a strong drive toward commercialization rather than academic exploration.

How to reach the team

Contact Orange Quantum Systems Operational BV in the Netherlands

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing or partnership opportunities for quantum chip diagnostics.