Infineon Technologies, a global powerhouse in semiconductor solutions, and Quantinuum, the world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, partners to revolutionize quantum computing. The collaboration focuses on developing advanced ion traps to power the next generation of quantum computers, with significant potential to impact fields such as generative chemistry, material science, and artificial intelligence.
Driving Innovation in Quantum Technology
This strategic alliance leverages Infineon’s cutting-edge expertise in process development, fabrication, and quantum processing unit (QPU) technology, combined with Quantinuum’s world-leading ion-trap designs. Together, the companies aim to create larger, more efficient quantum machines capable of addressing real-world challenges.
"We are thrilled to partner with Quantinuum to push the boundaries of quantum computing," said Richard Kuncic, Senior Vice President and General Manager Power Systems at Infineon. "This collaboration unites our technological strengths to accelerate breakthroughs in this transformative field."
Breakthrough Technology: Ion-Trap Quantum Processors
Infineon has been a pioneer in developing trapped-ion QPU technology since 2017, applying its vast expertise in high-volume processing, integrated photonics, and control electronics. This foundation enables the scaling of qubit counts, a critical requirement for advancing quantum computing capabilities.
In Quantinuum's hardware, charged atoms are manipulated using electromagnetic fields, microwave signals, and lasers. This design offers unique advantages over other quantum technologies, including superior fidelities and extended coherence times.
“Our partnership with Infineon is key to achieving our mission of accelerating useful quantum computing and reaching universal fault-tolerance by 2029,” remarked Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of Quantinuum.
A History of Collaboration
The two companies have been working together for over a year, sharing resources and expertise. Their intensified collaboration aims to deliver powerful ion traps to support Quantinuum’s roadmap of building scalable, fault-tolerant quantum machines capable of achieving significant commercial advantages.
Quantinuum’s current ion-trap systems already hold global performance records in key metrics like 2-qubit gate fidelity and quantum volume. The partnership promises to take these achievements to new heights, meeting growing demands for higher performance and scalability.
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