Imagine two super-advanced computers that speak completely different languages and operate at different speeds. One uses microwave signals in a deep freeze, while the other uses light in a fiber optic cable. This technology acts like a universal translator, allowing these computers to talk to each other over long distances without losing their quantum magic.
Quantum computers are currently trapped in isolated cooling units because their signals cannot travel through standard fiber optic cables. This prevents the scaling of quantum power through networking and parallelization.
An integrated microwave-to-optics transducer using lithium niobate on silicon. It converts quantum signals from GHz to THz frequencies for fiber optic transmission.
If you are a hardware manufacturer dealing with the physical limits of a single cooling unit — this project developed a quantum modem that enables connectivity and parallelization. This allows you to link separate processors to scale performance beyond a single chip.
If you are a provider dealing with the need for unhackable data transmission — this project developed a transducer that bridges the gap between processors and telecom fibers. This allows quantum information to be routed across vast distances at room temperature.
If you are an operator dealing with the inability to network quantum processors — this project developed a device with a 14.8 MHz bandwidth. This enables the creation of distributed quantum computing clusters.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost per unit is mentioned.
Yes, the device couples to a 50-Ω transmission line and can be scaled to a large number of transducers on a single chip.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not provided, though it was developed by QPHOX BV.
The modem bridges the 100,000x frequency gap between GHz quantum processors and the THz telecom range, allowing data to travel via optical fibers.
The project period ended on 2024-06-30, but a specific commercial release date is not listed.
The project is led by a single SME, QPHOX BV from the Netherlands. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research institute partners, the project is lean and focused on commercial application rather than academic exploration.
Contact QPHOX BV via their corporate channels in the Netherlands.
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