This presentation will provide a brief introduction to the hardware for IBM Quantum systems. We will explain why Quantum computers are so essential to technological progress at a high level and explore the components that enable IBM’s revolutionary quantum technology. We will also highlight several key concepts and showcase early use cases. In addition to providing some foundations on RF/microwave applications in quantum computing systems, this presentation will also confer an understanding of how the RF/microwave community can support IBM Quantum’s specific needs to continue developing its hardware roadmap.
Mini-Circuits is proud to support the research community with a wide range of RF and microwave components fueling the pioneering hardware development driving toward a new era of practical quantum computing. To date, the company has worked with system designers to successfully incorporate a variety of RF filters, attenuators, couplers, DC blocks and coaxial cables into quantum computing projects. With 50+ years of design and manufacturing experience, Mini-Circuits is uniquely positioned with the broad technology portfolio and in-house capabilities to collaborate with customers at the R&D stage and beyond to meet the sensitive requirements of quantum applications including part customizations for cryogenic environments, special testing and qualification, and more.
ZGDC35-93HP+ is a 35 dB DC pass high power bi-directional coupler covering the frequency range of 900 to 9000 MHz. Directivity is 25 dB typical and coupling flatness is ±0.8 dB typical over 1050 to 8000 MHz.
Mini-Circuits New Coaxial High Power Amplifier - 50Ω 3W 6 to 18 GHz. Features include high power, 3 W, high dynamic range, high gain of 35 dB typ. and good directivity of 35 dB typ. Internal voltage is regulated for 13 to 18 VDC.
ZHL-30W-262+ is a ruggedized High Power Amplifier delivering 30W signals covering the 2400 MHz ISM, WLAN and S-Band radar bands. This amplifier supports a variety of applications from communication, radar to critical test and measurement systems and includes over-temperature self-protect and alarming circuits.
This 4-way, in-phase splitter and combiner covers a wide frequency range between 250-6000MHz, making this splitter now suitable for GPS, GSM, DCS and PCS frequency bands, in addition to WiFi, Bluetooth and 802.11a uses.
The Mini-Circuits AVA-24+ is a surface-mount, microwave amplifier and fully integrated gain block up to 20 GHz. It is packaged in Mini-Circuits’ industry standard 3×3 mm MCLP (QFN) package, which provides excellent RF and thermal performance.