Tel Aviv, Israel – February 27, 2024 – Quantum Machines, the leading provider of breakthrough quantum control solutions, today announced the release of an advanced digital direct-synthesis (DDS) microwave front-end module (MW-FEM) for OPX1000, its high-density, processor-based quantum controlᵀᴹ platform.  As an industry-first combination of a processor-based controller with all-digital signal generation, the new module represents a groundbreaking leap in quantum control, empowering researchers and full-stack quantum computer builders to push the boundaries of quantum computing.  

Key Benefits of the MW-FEM Include:

• • Advanced direct digital synthesis technology (DDS): MW-FEM generates precise microwave signals in the 0.1 – 10.5 GHz frequency range, directly from digital waveforms, eliminating the need for complex calibration processes and offering unmatched flexibility, such as playing up to 8 tones, around 2 different carriers multiplexed to a single channel.   
  • Exceptional analog signal fidelity: The solution delivers 2 GSa/s sampling rate (1 GSa/s for each quadrature) and 800 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, ultra-low phase noise (<-125 dBc/Hz at 6 GHz, 10 kHz offset), and excellent spectral purity (SFDR < 60 dBc over the entire spectrum) for high-precision qubit manipulation. 
  • Best-in-class real-time processing: MW-FEM features QM’s unique Pulse Processing Unit (PPU) that brings real-time classical processing and control flow to the heart of quantum control. It provides unmatched agility and flexibility to run advanced quantum algorithms, with the best efficiency. 
  • Compact design: Each MW-FEM module features 8 analog outputs, 2 analog inputs, and 8 digital I/O channels. Up to eight modules can fit in a single chassis, allowing users to easily scale the control capacity as their quantum processing unit grows by simply adding modules.

OPX1000 and MW-FEM will be on display in booth #1317 at the APS March Meeting in Minneapolis on March 5-7, 2024.

“In the months leading up to the official launch, we presented the MW-FEM to our customers and were met with an overwhelming demand, signaling a strong market appetite and eagerness for early adoption of this groundbreaking product,” said Itamar Sivan, CEO and co-founder of Quantum Machines. “Through MW-FEM we continue to redefine the landscape of quantum control, enhancing OPX1000 with cutting-edge digital direct synthesis technology. This module offers unparalleled performance and flexibility, providing researchers and quantum computer developers with an essential tool for advancing diverse multi-qubit applications.”