Agile Analog joins hands with sureCore to enable The Next Gen Of Scalable Quantum Computers

Enabling control and measurement within the cryostat Agile Analog, the analog IP innovators, is collaborating with sureCore, the ultra-low power embedded memory specialist, to implement a cryogenic control ASIC on the GlobalFoundries 22FDX process, as part of the Innovate UK funded project: “Development Of Cryogenic CMOS To Enable The Next Generation Of Scalable Quantum Computers.” The consortium members created cryogenic SPICE models for the GF 22FDX process technology, and sureCore had used these to recharacterize standard cell and IO cell libraries, as well as developing low power SRAM, ROM and Register File Compilers. These cryogenic IP libraries are being used to enable the development of a test chip that will allow measurement of performance at cryogenic temperatures. Agile Analog is working closely with sureCore to implement and verify its solution. According to Barry Paterson, CEO of Agile Analog: “We were delighted when sureCore approached us to undertake the physical design required to create a test chip for this cutting-edge project. Integrating control and measurement electronics capable of operation down to 4 Kelvin is critical to enabling quantum computer scaling. The UK is leading innovation in the quantum technology space and I am pleased that Agile Analog can participate in the development of this technology.” Agile Analog completed the synth...