2021-227 - Quantum Chip Optoelectronic Interposer

Description:
  • Quantum computing
  • Cryogenic quantum chip to classical world quantum interconnect for heterogeneous quantum devices (memory, sensors, detectors, circulators, qubit sources)

Abstract

USC inventors have designed a heterogeneously integrated quantum chip optoelectronics interposer (QuIP). QuIP enhances qubit performance, offers controlled coupling between qubit devices, decreases cross-talk between qubit devices, and improves thermal isolation, low microwave loss, and substrate mode suppression. The technology is easily manufacturable and offers a novel optical solution for on-chip, chip-to-chip, and cryogenic-to-outside world interconnect.

Benefits

  • Improves scalability, coherency, and integrability
  • High volume manufacturable
  • Minimizes electromagnetic field leakage
  • Suppresses cross-talk and environmental disturbances
  • Smaller form factor than prior art
  • Eliminates DC interference

Market Application

As quantum computing advances, demand grows for more reliable and scalable quantum computer architectures. However, heterogeneous quantum devices are difficult to integrate monolithically; furthermore, material and thermodynamic mismatch, complex control and routing, and reduced qubit coherence all pose challenges for these architectures. Scalable interposer architecture offers a promising solution, as it could merge and connect different functionalities within a sophisticated chip while maintaining qubit coherence.

Publications

Kudalippalliyalil, Ramesh, et al. "Heterogeneously integrated quantum chip interposer packaging." 2022 IEEE 72nd Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC). IEEE, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC51906.2022.00294

Stage of Development

  • Simulation tested 
  • Available for licensing

Patent Information:

  • Title: Quantum Chip Optoelectronic Interposer
  • App Type: Nationalized PCT
  • Country: United States
  • Serial No.: 18/684,145
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  • File Date: 2/15/2024
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  • Patent Status: Patent Pending