Infineon lab slashes quantum processor test time
Infineon’s newly opened research lab in Villach, Austria, slashes the time taken to test quantum processors from weeks to a day.
The lab tests industrially manufactured quantum chips for projects at Infineon, the University of Innsbruck and Joanneum Research, which specializes in 3D lithography with integrated optics. Quantum research started at Infineon Austria back in 2016 and has been anchored in the Power & Sensor Systems DCDC business line since 2020.
The quantum test lab was officially opened by Sabine Herlitschka, CEO of Infineon Austria, Heinz Mayer, Managing Director of Joanneum Research, Philipp Schindler, Senior Researcher at the University of Innsbruck and Henrietta Egerth, Managing Director of the Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG.
The lab is part of the €2.7m OptoQuant research project where researchers from Tyrol, Carinthia and Styria have joined forces over three year to create commercial ion-based quantum processors with integrated optics.
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The quantum test laboratory offers unique infrastructure that has been designed for fast test cycles and reliable operation. Quantum particles are trapped in the systems that use special cooling and are manipulated by laser waves. This reduces the measurement time of an industrially manufactured ion trap module from several weeks to one day says Infineon.
The time taken for the inspection and verification of individual quantum chips produced using different manufacturing methods and surface materials can also be reduced to boost the turnaround time of the chip designs. The team have also developed a joint standard to improve the quality and reliability of the development process as a whole.
“The new quantum test lab at Infineon in Villach combines scientific findings with industrial technologies. Our contribution is cutting-edge expertise,” said Sabine Herlitschka, CEO of Infineon Technologies Austria. “We form an excellent research alliance to be at the forefront of development and among the leading players, and in doing so we can use quantum technology as an opportunity for Europe in the global competition.”
“Fundamental research has paved the way for the quantum processor. Now we need scalable processes and interfaces such as the new test laboratory to develop quantum processors further, using industrial standards. The lab provides the link between fundamental physics and engineering,” said Thomas Monz, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Experimental Physics at Innsbruck University.
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