Transition edge Sensor

Transition edge Sensor

Xanadu partnered with Applied Materials to develop the first high-volume 300 mm manufacturing process for superconducting transition edge sensors

TESs are critical components in photon-number-resolving detectors (PNRs), essential for qubit state preparation in Xanadu’s photonic quantum computers

The collaboration aims to scale quantum computing hardware using established semiconductor manufacturing techniques to meet the demands of utility-scale quantum computers

The use of a 300 mm platform aligns with semiconductor industry standards, enabling access to advanced fabrication tools for high-quality and high-performance devices

Xanadu’s focus is on building utility-scale photonic quantum computers and quantum data centers, requiring scalable and cost-effective component production

Applied Materials brings decades of experience in 300 mm semiconductor platforms, advanced materials engineering, and process control to meet Xanadu’s TES design requirements

Xanadu and Applied Materials have previously collaborated on materials optimization for TES fabrication, laying the groundwork for this expanded partnership.

The first 300 mm platform for TES fabrication is expected to be demonstrated within a year, with a preliminary showcase of capabilities by the end of 2025

After initial success, the teams plan to scale up for mass production, fine-tuning the platform to meet high-throughput and high-reliability requirements

Xanadu is working to reduce optical loss in its systems to achieve fault tolerance, a critical step toward reliable, utility-scale quantum computing

Beyond hardware, Xanadu is known for developing PennyLane, an open-source software library for quantum computing applications

The collaboration reflects the quantum industry’s transition from lab-scale prototypes to standardized, scalable manufacturing processes for large-scale quantum systems

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