Quantum Computing, Inc. Secures Fifth Purchase Order for TFLN Foundry and Previews PDK on a Commercial Platform
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) has secured its fifth purchase order for thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chip foundry services from a Canadian research group focused on quantum photonics. The order includes custom test structures for advanced designs like periodically poled lithium niobate components, with priority access and preferred rates for future multi-project wafer runs.
The company also announced the launch of its PIC Process Design Kit (PDK) on GDSFactory's open-source platform, enabling users to design and simulate circuits before manufacturing. QCi plans to expand PDK availability through additional service providers over the next two years and will showcase it at SPIE Photonics West 2025.
QCi's new U.S.-based chip foundry in Tempe, Arizona, focusing on TFLN-based PICs and nanophotonic devices, is expected to begin operations later this quarter. The company has already secured multiple pre-orders through its Pilot Launch Program, including collaborations with a European technical university and a Canadian PIC design house.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) ha ricevuto il suo quinto ordine d'acquisto per servizi di fonderia di chip fotonici a film sottile di niobato di litio (TFLN) da un gruppo di ricerca canadese specializzato in fotonica quantistica. L'ordine include strutture di test personalizzate per design avanzati come i componenti in niobato di litio modulati periodicamente, con accesso prioritario e tariffe preferenziali per future corse di wafer multi-progetto.
La società ha anche annunciato il lancio del suo Kit di Progettazione di Processi PIC (PDK) sulla piattaforma open-source di GDSFactory, che consente agli utenti di progettare e simulare circuiti prima della produzione. QCi prevede di espandere la disponibilità del PDK attraverso ulteriori fornitori di servizi nei prossimi due anni e lo presenterà a SPIE Photonics West 2025.
La nuova fonderia di chip di QCi, situata a Tempe, Arizona, focalizzata su PIC e dispositivi nanofotonici basati su TFLN, dovrebbe iniziare le operazioni entro la fine di questo trimestre. L'azienda ha già assicurato numerosi preordini tramite il suo Programma di Lancio Pilota, incluse collaborazioni con un'università tecnica europea e una casa di design PIC canadese.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) ha asegurado su quinto pedido de servicios de fábrica de chips fotónicos de niobato de litio (TFLN) de un grupo de investigación canadiense centrado en fotónica cuántica. El pedido incluye estructuras de prueba personalizadas para diseños avanzados como componentes de niobato de litio polarizados periódicamente, con acceso prioritario y tarifas preferenciales para futuras corridas de wafers multi-proyecto.
La empresa también anunció el lanzamiento de su Kit de Diseño de Procesos PIC (PDK) en la plataforma de código abierto de GDSFactory, lo que permite a los usuarios diseñar y simular circuitos antes de fabricarlos. QCi planea expandir la disponibilidad del PDK a través de proveedores adicionales de servicios en los próximos dos años y lo mostrará en SPIE Photonics West 2025.
La nueva fábrica de chips de QCi, ubicada en Tempe, Arizona, que se centra en PICs y dispositivos nanofotónicos basados en TFLN, se espera que comience a operar a finales de este trimestre. La compañía ya ha asegurado múltiples pedidos anticipados a través de su Programa de Lanzamiento Piloto, incluidas colaboraciones con una universidad técnica europea y una casa de diseño de PIC canadiense.
양자 컴퓨팅 주식회사 (QUBT)는 양자 포토닉스에 초점을 맞춘 캐나다 연구 그룹으로부터 얇은 필름 리튬나이오베이트(TFLN) 포토닉 칩 파운드리 서비스에 대한 다섯 번째 구매 주문을 확보했습니다. 이 주문에는 주기적으로 편향된 리튬나이오베이트 구성 요소와 같은 고급 설계를 위한 맞춤형 테스트 구조가 포함되어 있으며, 향후 다중 프로젝트 웨이퍼 런에 대한 우선 액세스와 우대 요금이 제공됩니다.
회사는 GDSFactory의 오픈 소스 플랫폼에서 PIC 공정 설계 키트(PDK)의 출시를 발표하여 사용자가 제조 전 회로를 설계하고 시뮬레이션할 수 있도록 했습니다. QCi는 향후 2년 동안 추가 서비스 제공업체를 통해 PDK의 가용성을 확대할 계획이며, 2025년 SPIE Photonics West에서 이를 선보일 것입니다.
리튬나이오베이트(TFLN) 기반 PIC 및 나노포토닉 디바이스에 중점을 둔 QCi의 미국 내 칩 파운드리는 애리조나주 템피에 위치해 있으며, 이 분기 말에 운영을 시작할 예정입니다. 회사는 유럽의 기술 대학 및 캐나다 PIC 디자인 하우스와의 협력을 포함하여 파일럿 론치 프로그램을 통해 여러 사전 주문을 확보했습니다.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) a sécurisé sa cinquième commande pour des services de fonderie de puces photoniques en niobate de lithium à film mince (TFLN) d'un groupe de recherche canadien axé sur la photonique quantique. La commande comprend des structures de test personnalisées pour des conceptions avancées telles que des composants en niobate de lithium polarisés périodiquement, avec un accès prioritaire et des tarifs préférentiels pour de futures séries de wafers multi-projets.
L'entreprise a également annoncé le lancement de son Kit de Conception de Processus PIC (PDK) sur la plateforme open-source de GDSFactory, permettant aux utilisateurs de concevoir et de simuler des circuits avant la fabrication. QCi prévoit d'étendre la disponibilité du PDK via des prestataires de services supplémentaires au cours des deux prochaines années et le présentera lors de SPIE Photonics West 2025.
La nouvelle fonderie de puces de QCi, située à Tempe, en Arizona, axée sur les PIC et les dispositifs nanophotoniques basés sur TFLN, devrait commencer ses opérations d'ici la fin de ce trimestre. L'entreprise a déjà sécurisé plusieurs précommandes par le biais de son programme de lancement pilote, y compris des collaborations avec une université technique européenne et une société de conception de PIC canadienne.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) hat seine fünfte Bestellung für Dienstleistungen einer Wafer-F Abruffabrik für Fotonik- Chips aus dünnem Lithiumniobat (TFLN) von einer kanadischen Forschungsgruppe erhalten, die sich auf Quantenphotonik konzentriert. Die Bestellung umfasst maßgeschneiderte Teststrukturen für fortschrittliche Designs wie periodisch gepolte Lithiumniobat-Komponenten sowie bevorzugten Zugang und Vorzugspreise für zukünftige Multi-Projekt-Wafer-Läufe.
Das Unternehmen gab außerdem die Einführung seines PIC Process Design Kits (PDK) auf der Open-Source-Plattform von GDSFactory bekannt, die es Benutzern ermöglicht, Schaltungen vor der Herstellung zu entwerfen und zu simulieren. QCi plant, die Verfügbarkeit des PDK in den nächsten zwei Jahren über zusätzliche Dienstanbieter auszubauen und wird es auf der SPIE Photonics West 2025 präsentieren.
QCi's neue Chipfabrik in Tempe, Arizona, die sich auf TFLN-basierte PICs und nanophotonische Geräte konzentriert, wird voraussichtlich noch in diesem Quartal den Betrieb aufnehmen. Das Unternehmen hat bereits mehrere Vorbestellungen im Rahmen seines Pilot-Launch-Programms gesichert, darunter Kooperationen mit einer europäischen technischen Universität und einem kanadischen PIC-Designhaus.
- Secured fifth purchase order for TFLN foundry services
- New chip foundry in Tempe, Arizona starting operations this quarter
- Multiple pre-orders secured through Pilot Launch Program
- Launch of PIC Process Design Kit on commercial platform
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Insights
The fifth purchase order for QCi's TFLN foundry services marks a significant milestone in the company's commercialization strategy. The focus on periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) components is particularly noteworthy, as these are important elements in quantum photonics applications, specifically for generating entangled photons and optical frequency conversion. This positions QCi at the intersection of two rapidly growing markets: quantum computing and photonic integrated circuits.
The launch of the Process Design Kit (PDK) on GDSFactory's platform represents a strategic masterstroke. By leveraging an established open-source platform with widespread adoption in commercial and research sectors, QCi is reducing barriers to entry for potential customers while simultaneously building a sustainable revenue pipeline through their multi-project wafer (MPW) runs. This approach mirrors the successful business model of electronic semiconductor foundries, potentially enabling QCi to capture a significant share of the specialized photonics fabrication market.
The company's expansion through their new Tempe facility demonstrates strong execution of their vertical integration strategy. By maintaining control over manufacturing, QCi can ensure quality while optimizing margins. The multiple pre-orders through the Pilot Launch Program, including collaborations with European technical universities and Canadian design houses, validate the market demand for their TFLN technology.
The comprehensive ecosystem approach - combining foundry services, design tools and manufacturing capabilities - positions QCi favorably against competitors. The PDK's planned expansion to additional service providers over the next two years suggests a platform strategy that could establish QCi as a standard-setter in the TFLN photonics space, potentially creating significant barriers to entry for competitors.
As part of the order, QCi will provide the research group with custom test structures based on its TFLN photonic integrated circuit (PIC) chip technology. These test structures will serve as a baseline for advanced designs, such as periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) components, which are essential for generating entangled photons and optical frequency conversion. Under this order agreement, the research group will also receive priority access and preferred rates for future multi-project wafer (MPW) runs offered by QCi.
"Through this collaboration, we are excited to advance this research team's pioneering work by providing the use of QCi's TFLN foundry services," stated Dr. William McGann, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of QCi. "This partnership reinforces the increasing demand for TFLN's energy efficiency and scalability, demonstrating QCi's near-term opportunity to address real-world challenges and highlighting TFLN's transformative potential in the fields of next-generation photonics and quantum technologies."
In addition, the new order aligns with QCi's recent launch of its PIC Process Design Kit (PDK), utilizing GDSFactory's open-source platform. The platform – a powerful Python-based tool widely adopted across commercial and research sectors – allows users to design a variety of complex systems, including photonic circuits. Through this partnership, QCi's PDK will be hosted on GDSFactory, which will provide a unified interface through a cloud-based or local portal. Users who would like to use QCi's foundry services will receive the ability to design and simulate their intended circuits prior to submitting a final blueprint to QCi for manufacturing.
The availability of QCi's PDK will streamline the design and manufacturing process, particularly for its future MPW runs. Over the next two years, QCi plans to make its PDK available through additional service providers, further enhancing accessibility for customers in the photonics market. This week, QCi also plans to introduce its PDK at SPIE Photonics West 2025, the world's largest photonics technologies event, taking place from January 28-30, 2025, in
To date, QCi has secured multiple pre-orders through its Pilot Launch Program, most recently announcing collaborations with a leading European technical university and a Canadian PIC design house. In addition, the Company's new
To learn more about the QCi Foundry or to explore collaboration opportunities with QCi and its foundry services, please visit the QCi Foundry webpage.
About Quantum Computing Inc.
Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi's products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technologies and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as remote sensing applications.
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