HOBOKEN,
N.J., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum
Computing Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: QUBT), an
innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology
company, is pleased to announce that the Company has reached the
final stage of commissioning its quantum photonic chip foundry in
Tempe, Arizona. Initially
announced in September 2023, the QCi
Foundry will focus on processing thin film lithium niobate (TFLN)
to produce high-performance optical components and photonic
integrated circuits (PICs). These photonic chips will serve as
essential optical engines for photonic-based quantum computers,
secure quantum communications, and 3.2Tbps data rates for datacom,
driven by the increasing demands of artificial intelligence (AI)
and enabling the future of integrated photonics.
QCi Director of PIC and Foundry Service, Dr. Pouya Dianat, will formally introduce this
first-of-its-kind foundry and its services during his presentation
at the Optica Photonic-Enabled Cloud Computing (PECC) Industry
Summit on October 23, 2024, in
Sunnyvale, California. At the
summit, Dr. Dianat will discuss how QCi's key technological
advantage lies in its precision etching of TFLN, which minimizes
the loss of photons in a PIC, alongside wafer-scale production
capabilities for TFLN optical components such as electro-optic
modulators and waveguides. This commitment ensures successful
volume production from early stages of prototyping.
"The QCi Foundry will be the first US-based semiconductor
foundry of its kind, set to enhance the capabilities and capacity
of TFLN devices. These innovations will also pave the way for
advancements and applications in national defense and technology,"
states Dr. Dianat. "Additionally, the foundry will meet the growing
demand and market needs for rapid prototyping and scalable
production of photonic integrated circuits. QCi's proprietary TFLN
processing technology will provide customers with the agility and
confidence necessary for the reliable, seamless integration of TFLN
photonic engines into their product lines and offerings."
The QCi Foundry has moved into its final phase of construction
and capital equipment installation, with an anticipated grand
opening set for Q1 2025. As part of its launch strategy, QCi will
offer early access to customers and early adopters at favorable
rate and terms. The Company's initial wafer runs will focus on
custom runs for selected clients, with plans for a multi-project
wafer (MPW) run available in the second half of 2025.
For more information about QCi's photonic chip foundry or to
discuss ways of collaborating with QCi and its foundry services,
please visit the QCi Foundry webpage.
About Quantum Computing Inc.
Quantum Computing
Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative,
integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company that
provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world
today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and
low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core
technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of
high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity,
as well as remote sensing applications.
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