How quantum foundries help grow quantum ecosystems

Quantum manufacturing is set to play a key role as the quantum industry matures

Quantum technology hubs are growing across the United States. Examples include Chicago, California, Boston, Florida, and Anderon’s home state of New York. However, as these regions look to support full-fledged quantum industries, the need for advanced manufacturing capabilities is becoming a crucial factor.

The New York government recently released a study on the quantum ecosystem in the state, emphasizing the depth of the quantum value chain and strengths in quantum research and manufacturing, bolstered by companies like Anderon building critical quantum infrastructure.

Below, we explain the role Anderon is playing.

Where does Anderon fit into quantum ecosystems?

Anderon is a pure-play quantum foundry, which means it fabricates quantum chips for other companies without designing or selling any competing chips of its own.

Customers come to Anderon with designs for their own quantum chips, which can be developed using Anderon’s quantum process design kit to make them compatible with Anderon’s process technology. Anderon then fabricates these designs using 300mm wafers — offered for qubits, quantum I/O, and amplifiers and filters. In turn, foundry customers take these quantum chips to incorporate them into their own devices and products.

More broadly, foundries like Anderon make it possible for quantum companies to go fabless. This can make quantum ecosystems much more efficient as customers don’t have to expend resources each building their own fabrication facility, which can cost billions to get up and running. They can also gain access to proven technology, saving effort on reinventing something that already exists. For example, Anderon’s wafers support specialized quantum components like superconducting Josephson junctions, multi-layer wiring, bump bonds, and through-silicon vias.

Having access to dedicated manufacturing infrastructure like Anderon’s foundry is essential to scale applications across the quantum industry, including for quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. All three of these quantum markets are often cited as key focus areas for quantum ecosystems across the country.

Looking ahead: Supporting growth in quantum hubs across the world

As quantum ecosystems continue to mature, Anderon is positioned to serve the global industry by providing the infrastructure needed to scale quantum technology, bring down barriers to innovation, and help players move with speed.