FormFactor and Tabor Electronics Collaborate to Demonstrate a Full Stack 5-Qubit Quantum Computer, Powered by QuantWare

Echo-5Q fully integrated quantum computing system lowers barriers of entry for research and workforce development

LIVERMORE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM), a leading semiconductor test and measurement supplier, together with Tabor Electronics LLC, today presented the Echo-5Q project, a demonstration of a full stack 5-Qubit Quantum Computer for research and education, leveraging a QPU supplied by QuantWare. The result of this collaboration shows the ability of the partnering companies to support the quantum industry with their respective technologies. The turnkey Quantum Computer demonstrates a 250% improvement in T₁ times compared to similar small-scale systems, enabling higher qubit fidelity and more quantum operations per cycle.

As the quantum computing industry expands rapidly, the need for practical test beds and a trained workforce increases every year. The Echo-5Q offers scientists and engineers immediate access to high quality physical qubits for the development of staff and testing of new technologies. The fully integrated, customizable solution is comprised of:

• FormFactor’s LF-600 Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator for a quiet environment down to 5 mK.
• Tabor Electronics’ Proteus Direct to RF Control Electronics for simple, robust measurements.
• QuantWare’s Soprano-D Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) with five superconducting transmon qubits that enables the construction of quantum computers with improved reliability, ease, and speed.
• Tabor Electronics’ open-source EureQa Qubit Characterization Software for easy operation.

Mark Elo, Chief Marketing Officer of Tabor Electronics commented “Experience and longevity counts, and this has enabled us to get to these outstanding results – FormFactor and Tabor combined have been in business for over 100 years, which means we have iterated our hardware over multiple generations of product, improving capability and quality on every iteration, and this has enabled us to get the best commercial performance out of the QuantWare QPU."

To learn more about the Echo-5Q project, visit https://www.formfactor.com/product/quantum-cryo/dilution-refrigerators ....

About FormFactor
FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle – from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The Company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.formfactor.com.