Implemented on a robust UltraScale+ FPGA, PPU is a multi-core processor featuring 18 cores with OPX+ and 16 cores with every OPX1000’s FEM (over 100 cores with a fully populated OPX1000 chassis). These cores operate in parallel, generating pulses to operate qubits and receive data from qubits. They manage control flow and execute real-time heavy lifting for classical calculations, which is crucial for the algorithms to run with optimal efficiency. With the PPU technology at their core, OPX quantum controllers deliver unmatched performance. They significantly reduce algorithm execution times, achieving speeds tens or even hundreds of times faster than other controllers.
PPUs are programmed using QUA, a quantum pulse-level language. QUA enables intuitive programming of highly complex sequences, including multi-parameter calibrations, active reset with adaptive thresholds, NISQ algorithms, quantum error correction, sequences for experimenting with weak measurements, quasiparticle poisoning, and many others. When multiple OPX units and FEM modules are used to control a large-scale quantum processor, they are programmed together and operate as one big controller. The PPUs handle synchronization automatically, eliminating the need for manual alignment.
Gate-level programming is supported through the QUA OpenQASM3 extension, and HPC classical-quantum application development is facilitated via QUA integration with CUDA Quantum.
"Quantum Machines' OPX played a key role in our roadmap. It enabled us to get the best control electronics out there [FPGA] without having to learn how to program them. QM provides a very scalable, very easy to use and very powerful hardware, which allows us to focus on the quantum science."
”The OPX+ and Octave are a dramatic improvement over the traditional homemade AWG plus DAQ systems. These QM instruments offer ease of use across several levels of abstraction: from implementing and optimizing individual pulses to realizing complex experiments with real-time processing and feedback. Coding is user-friendly, which makes transmitting the know-how between group members much more straightforward."
“The Quantum Machines OPX control system has been an enabling technology for our research. It provides unparalleled flexibility and ease of use for experiments requiring real-time quantum feedforward control. With the integrated high-resolution time tagging, this platform is a no-brainer for advanced quantum networking experiments.”
”Diraq is delighted to partner with Quantum Machines, and credits their OPX control system, with its real-time capabilities, as instrumental in achieving the results outlined in our research. The ease of programming sequences in QUA significantly streamlined the experimental process.”
“My group is completely satisfied with the multiple OPX systems we’ve purchased. Qubit bring-up is fast and easy, as is optimization of high-fidelity microwave and z-pulse gates. The technical support team at Quantum Machines is outstanding.”
“QM’s chip packaging solutions are exquisite pieces of engineering that have enhanced our resonator Q-factors to as much as 200 million. It is clearly a very highly engineered product that I’m sure will be widely adopted in the field.”
“We were extremely surprised by the flexibility that OPX offers and by how much easier it makes our experiments. Moreover, OPX provides extreme speed-ups. No more frustration due to long waiting times for unwanted results!”
“Incorporating the OPX+ in our measurement instruments allowed us to set up time-domain measurements in minutes, seriously speeding up our sample characterization process.
With the provided extensive live online help we get the support from QM's experts to further debug any problems arising during measurements. With QM support Qilimanjaro can deliver their differential Analog Quantum Computers based on superconducting qubit technology.”
”QM's control electronics provide the best real-time features along with an intuitive and well-documented programming interface. At TII, we successfully controlled a 25-q chip and conducted multiplexed characterization of all qubits using QM’s OPX and Octave. What we appreciate most, however, is the QM’s unwavering support and commitment to helping us achieve our targets, even going so far as to send some of their best scientists when needed.”
“OPX has been a powerful enabler in our lab, helping us quickly characterize the performance of our recently discovered qubits. The hardware removes time wasted in uploading and waiting during pulse programming. QUA has substantially reduced the complexity of writing quantum protocols, allowing us to code dynamical decoupling and RB sequences in just a few lines. It remarkably saves our time in optimizing the processes and visualizing the results, allowing us to focus more on understanding the physics of our new qubits.” See case study >>
“The OPX’s fast feedback and unique real-time processing capabilities were critical for our experiment. Combining these with the OPX’s intuitive programming and QM’s state-of-the-art cryogenic electronics allowed us to do something that we have dreamt of doing for years.”
"Using the OPX has been simplifying our work in many respects due to the intuitive implementation of sequences within QUA. In addition, the support by QM helped us debugging possible issues with swift responses and an easy and informal way of getting in touch over Discord.”
"The QUA python interface is great, everything you want to do is just three intuitive lines of code. The OPX is one of the only things in the lab that is working exactly as it should."
"I regard Quantum Machines as the quintessential example of how deep-tech companies should operate in harmony. Their OPX+ devices exemplify excellence, and the team's unmatched business ethos sets them apart. From unboxing the OPX+ to the first measurements is a truly exhilarating experience. They consistently go above and beyond for their customers, ensuring mutual success. Transitioning from academia to the startup realm, I have rarely encountered a company as remarkable as Quantum Machines."
”It’s hard not to be sad about not using OPX+ while I was doing my PhD/post doc. OPX+ is a very powerful tool.”
“Developing a functional qubit control electronic system absorbs a PhD-student full time at least for two years. QM’S Quantum Orchestration Platform allowed us set up experiments for full qubit characterization in 2-3 days with an undergraduate summer school student.”
“Efficiently controlling multiple frequency-tunable transmon qubits can be achieved with QM's OPX and QDevil's QDAC. QDAC's high-precision and low-noise bias voltage ensures accurate qubit frequency control without compromising coherence times, while QM's OPX offers advanced control solutions that are user-friendly and require minimal technical expertise. I highly recommend using OPX and QDAC together to streamline your lab processes and advance your quantum computing research.”
“We have integrated the Quantum Machines OPX control system with our cold atoms quantum computer at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The integration was completed rapidly, thanks in part to knowledgeable support from Quantum Machines engineers. The flexibility of the OPX for generating complex signals has been instrumental in our ongoing work advancing the performance of neutral atom qubit systems.”
“QOP is our main tool when doing error correction. It provides us with very fast feedback. It enabled us to perform advanced procedures … in a very short time. We could just purchase the technology that is tailor-made for… that we want to use.”
“We are very pleased with the Quantum Orchestration Platform (QOP) control solution. It’s remarkably easy to use, reliable, and flexible, supporting our advanced quantum research needs. The QOP dramatically expedites our research. The Quantum Machines customer success team has been instrumental in addressing all our needs to help us to maximize the full potential of the solution. We already use two systems and strongly recommend it.”
“The quantum orchestration platform (QOP) platform completely changed the way we control semiconductor quantum dot spin qubits. Key qubit control schemes we previously developed individually using time-consuming hardware description languages are now easily implemented in one box.”
“Integrating the control of the lab into a single unit made my research experience much easier. I can honestly say it is thanks to Quantum Machines’ well-engineered hardware and their team's true willingness to assist.”
“The OPX makes it a breeze to develop from scratch a brand-new superconducting qubit capability. Getting started is straightforward, the coding is easy, and the customer support is fantastic! The OPX reduces the potential barrier to progress and is also well suited for teaching.”
“Replacing three devices with one synchronized, orchestrated machine tremendously simplified lab workflow. Now our pulse sequences run in a fraction of the time of any other device combo. Plus, we can “talk” to the FPGA in human-speak, to run real-time calculations that were too complicated before! Along with the yoga-level.”
“The first time I was introduced to Quantum Machines, It surprised me how people were getting so excited about it. Only later did I realize, it was like explaining the value of a Laser before it existed, and all you knew are light bulbs. Today I truly believe that these systems will revolutionize our space.”
“Within only two days of unboxing the OPX and Octave, we were running randomized benchmarking, active reset, state tomography, and all the routine qubit control protocols. This was simply incredible. Furthermore, the easy-to-use QUA language allowed us to implement our pulse sequences in minutes. As a startup, speed of progress is a crucial element of our success. With QM, we are confident to accelerate our development and achieve results in days instead of months or even years.”
“Having tried several instruments in the past, I am very impressed by Quantum Machines' OPX. It finally removes the need for us to develop any skills in FPGA programming while still benefiting from advanced FPGA capabilities in our experiments.”
“Dedicated hardware for controlling and operating quantum bits is something we have all been dreaming of. Quantum Machines has answered this call by allowing us and others in the field to scale up with ease and with far greater functionality than was ever possible before.”
“With the OPX we were able to reduce the cost of infrastructure development from a few weeks to a few days, without any need to directly program the FPGA.”
“I must say I'm very happy with QM's Quantum Orchestration Platform. It's the single most reliable piece of equipment I've got in the lab. I operate it remotely and never had any problems. I strongly recommend the OPX and the QOP to my colleagues. It is by far the simplest way to do qubit physics.”
“It is a pleasure to work with Quantum Machines, which results in enjoyable interactions and a fast pace to getting actual results. The Quantum Orchestration Platform (QOP) has been easy to use and very powerful, but we are still just scratching the surface of its full capabilities!”
“The OPX+ has allowed us to tune up complex multi-qubit measurements with multiplexed control and readout signals for studying quasiparticle poisoning and correlated errors in superconducting qubit arrays. The on-board processing has been quite useful for analyzing qubit data streams on the fly.”
"Quantum Machines' OPX played a key role in our roadmap. It enabled us to get the best control electronics out there [FPGA] without having to learn how to program them. QM provides a very scalable, very easy to use and very powerful hardware, which allows us to focus on the quantum science."
”The OPX+ and Octave are a dramatic improvement over the traditional homemade AWG plus DAQ systems. These QM instruments offer ease of use across several levels of abstraction: from implementing and optimizing individual pulses to realizing complex experiments with real-time processing and feedback. Coding is user-friendly, which makes transmitting the know-how between group members much more straightforward."
“The Quantum Machines OPX control system has been an enabling technology for our research. It provides unparalleled flexibility and ease of use for experiments requiring real-time quantum feedforward control. With the integrated high-resolution time tagging, this platform is a no-brainer for advanced quantum networking experiments.”
”Diraq is delighted to partner with Quantum Machines, and credits their OPX control system, with its real-time capabilities, as instrumental in achieving the results outlined in our research. The ease of programming sequences in QUA significantly streamlined the experimental process.”
“My group is completely satisfied with the multiple OPX systems we’ve purchased. Qubit bring-up is fast and easy, as is optimization of high-fidelity microwave and z-pulse gates. The technical support team at Quantum Machines is outstanding.”
“QM’s chip packaging solutions are exquisite pieces of engineering that have enhanced our resonator Q-factors to as much as 200 million. It is clearly a very highly engineered product that I’m sure will be widely adopted in the field.”
“We were extremely surprised by the flexibility that OPX offers and by how much easier it makes our experiments. Moreover, OPX provides extreme speed-ups. No more frustration due to long waiting times for unwanted results!”
“Incorporating the OPX+ in our measurement instruments allowed us to set up time-domain measurements in minutes, seriously speeding up our sample characterization process.
With the provided extensive live online help we get the support from QM's experts to further debug any problems arising during measurements. With QM support Qilimanjaro can deliver their differential Analog Quantum Computers based on superconducting qubit technology.”
”QM's control electronics provide the best real-time features along with an intuitive and well-documented programming interface. At TII, we successfully controlled a 25-q chip and conducted multiplexed characterization of all qubits using QM’s OPX and Octave. What we appreciate most, however, is the QM’s unwavering support and commitment to helping us achieve our targets, even going so far as to send some of their best scientists when needed.”
“OPX has been a powerful enabler in our lab, helping us quickly characterize the performance of our recently discovered qubits. The hardware removes time wasted in uploading and waiting during pulse programming. QUA has substantially reduced the complexity of writing quantum protocols, allowing us to code dynamical decoupling and RB sequences in just a few lines. It remarkably saves our time in optimizing the processes and visualizing the results, allowing us to focus more on understanding the physics of our new qubits.” See case study >>
“The OPX’s fast feedback and unique real-time processing capabilities were critical for our experiment. Combining these with the OPX’s intuitive programming and QM’s state-of-the-art cryogenic electronics allowed us to do something that we have dreamt of doing for years.”
"Using the OPX has been simplifying our work in many respects due to the intuitive implementation of sequences within QUA. In addition, the support by QM helped us debugging possible issues with swift responses and an easy and informal way of getting in touch over Discord.”
"The QUA python interface is great, everything you want to do is just three intuitive lines of code. The OPX is one of the only things in the lab that is working exactly as it should."
"I regard Quantum Machines as the quintessential example of how deep-tech companies should operate in harmony. Their OPX+ devices exemplify excellence, and the team's unmatched business ethos sets them apart. From unboxing the OPX+ to the first measurements is a truly exhilarating experience. They consistently go above and beyond for their customers, ensuring mutual success. Transitioning from academia to the startup realm, I have rarely encountered a company as remarkable as Quantum Machines."
”It’s hard not to be sad about not using OPX+ while I was doing my PhD/post doc. OPX+ is a very powerful tool.”
“Developing a functional qubit control electronic system absorbs a PhD-student full time at least for two years. QM’S Quantum Orchestration Platform allowed us set up experiments for full qubit characterization in 2-3 days with an undergraduate summer school student.”
“Efficiently controlling multiple frequency-tunable transmon qubits can be achieved with QM's OPX and QDevil's QDAC. QDAC's high-precision and low-noise bias voltage ensures accurate qubit frequency control without compromising coherence times, while QM's OPX offers advanced control solutions that are user-friendly and require minimal technical expertise. I highly recommend using OPX and QDAC together to streamline your lab processes and advance your quantum computing research.”
“We have integrated the Quantum Machines OPX control system with our cold atoms quantum computer at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The integration was completed rapidly, thanks in part to knowledgeable support from Quantum Machines engineers. The flexibility of the OPX for generating complex signals has been instrumental in our ongoing work advancing the performance of neutral atom qubit systems.”
“QOP is our main tool when doing error correction. It provides us with very fast feedback. It enabled us to perform advanced procedures … in a very short time. We could just purchase the technology that is tailor-made for… that we want to use.”
“We are very pleased with the Quantum Orchestration Platform (QOP) control solution. It’s remarkably easy to use, reliable, and flexible, supporting our advanced quantum research needs. The QOP dramatically expedites our research. The Quantum Machines customer success team has been instrumental in addressing all our needs to help us to maximize the full potential of the solution. We already use two systems and strongly recommend it.”
“The quantum orchestration platform (QOP) platform completely changed the way we control semiconductor quantum dot spin qubits. Key qubit control schemes we previously developed individually using time-consuming hardware description languages are now easily implemented in one box.”
“Integrating the control of the lab into a single unit made my research experience much easier. I can honestly say it is thanks to Quantum Machines’ well-engineered hardware and their team's true willingness to assist.”
“The OPX makes it a breeze to develop from scratch a brand-new superconducting qubit capability. Getting started is straightforward, the coding is easy, and the customer support is fantastic! The OPX reduces the potential barrier to progress and is also well suited for teaching.”
“Replacing three devices with one synchronized, orchestrated machine tremendously simplified lab workflow. Now our pulse sequences run in a fraction of the time of any other device combo. Plus, we can “talk” to the FPGA in human-speak, to run real-time calculations that were too complicated before! Along with the yoga-level.”
“The first time I was introduced to Quantum Machines, It surprised me how people were getting so excited about it. Only later did I realize, it was like explaining the value of a Laser before it existed, and all you knew are light bulbs. Today I truly believe that these systems will revolutionize our space.”
“Within only two days of unboxing the OPX and Octave, we were running randomized benchmarking, active reset, state tomography, and all the routine qubit control protocols. This was simply incredible. Furthermore, the easy-to-use QUA language allowed us to implement our pulse sequences in minutes. As a startup, speed of progress is a crucial element of our success. With QM, we are confident to accelerate our development and achieve results in days instead of months or even years.”
“Having tried several instruments in the past, I am very impressed by Quantum Machines' OPX. It finally removes the need for us to develop any skills in FPGA programming while still benefiting from advanced FPGA capabilities in our experiments.”
“Dedicated hardware for controlling and operating quantum bits is something we have all been dreaming of. Quantum Machines has answered this call by allowing us and others in the field to scale up with ease and with far greater functionality than was ever possible before.”
“With the OPX we were able to reduce the cost of infrastructure development from a few weeks to a few days, without any need to directly program the FPGA.”
“I must say I'm very happy with QM's Quantum Orchestration Platform. It's the single most reliable piece of equipment I've got in the lab. I operate it remotely and never had any problems. I strongly recommend the OPX and the QOP to my colleagues. It is by far the simplest way to do qubit physics.”
“It is a pleasure to work with Quantum Machines, which results in enjoyable interactions and a fast pace to getting actual results. The Quantum Orchestration Platform (QOP) has been easy to use and very powerful, but we are still just scratching the surface of its full capabilities!”
“The OPX+ has allowed us to tune up complex multi-qubit measurements with multiplexed control and readout signals for studying quasiparticle poisoning and correlated errors in superconducting qubit arrays. The on-board processing has been quite useful for analyzing qubit data streams on the fly.”
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