Quantum computers are regarded as a key technology for numerous industrial applications. However, their widespread deployment is still limited by complex, proprietary control systems and a lack of standardization. In addition to technological performance, economic scalability is a decisive factor in establishing quantum computing as a sustainable technology for industrial use.
This is precisely where we focus our efforts. With our integrated system platform based on the proven MicroTCA.4 standard, we combine control, feedback acquisition, and communication in a powerful overall solution. The use of an open industrial standard reduces development effort, simplifies the integration of customized hardware, and provides the foundation for economically viable expansion of quantum computing systems.
A key element of this approach is the next generation of our FPGA board “VLC”. Based on the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+, the board can integrate a large number of ADCs and DACs as well as an FMC slot. This enables a reduction of hardware costs to approximately €750 per control channel. As the number of qubits increases, the required number of control channels grows accordingly. Therefore, reducing the cost per channel is a crucial factor for the economic scalability of future quantum computing systems.
Our goal is to transform research technologies into production-ready solutions for industrial applications. This creates the foundation for the cost-effective, scalable, and future-proof deployment of quantum computing systems. A first prototype is already successfully undergoing testing at a user site.
With this approach, we close the gap between research and industrial application, establishing the basis for powerful, standardized, and economically scalable quantum computing systems.
Further information on our system architecture and the advantages of the MicroTCA.4 standard can be found in our detailed technical article.