$500M Singapore Quantum Push Gains Keysight Engineering Support

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has entered a five-year Master Research Collaboration Agreement (MRCA) with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) through the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, to advance quantum computing capabilities. This collaboration focuses on the design, measurement, and control of qubits, integrating Keysight’s advanced Quantum Control Systems (QCS) and QuantumPro circuit design package with novel processor architectures. The partnership aims to address challenges in scalability and architectural flexibility, strengthening Singapore’s position in the global quantum technology landscape and accelerating breakthroughs in the field.

Advancing Qubit Design, Measurement, and Control

Keysight Technologies has entered a five-year Master Research Collaboration Agreement (MRCA) with leading Singaporean institutions—A*STAR, the National University of Singapore (NUS) through CQT, and NTU Singapore—to specifically advance capabilities in the design, measurement, and control of qubits. This partnership aims to address challenges in scaling, connectivity, and architectural flexibility crucial for realizing the potential of quantum computing. Collaborative initiatives will focus on integrating Keysight’s Quantum Control Systems (QCS) for precise algorithm execution on novel processor architectures.

A key focus of the collaboration centers on characterizing qubit fabrication processes and improving cryogenic measurement capabilities, utilizing Keysight’s measurement hardware. Developing scalable and modular quantum chip designs requires advanced electronic design automation (EDA) tools, building on Keysight’s legacy in radio frequency and microwave applications. Their quantum circuit design package, QuantumPro, is already a trusted solution for academic and research institutions.

Keysight engineers will work directly with university and national laboratory partners to support the design and simulation of large-scale quantum processor architectures. This collaboration intends to strengthen Singapore’s position in the global quantum technology landscape and benefit both academic research and industry applications, while also contributing to the education of future quantum scientists and engineers.

Collaboration to Strengthen Quantum Capabilities

Keysight Technologies has entered a five-year Master Research Collaboration Agreement (MRCA) with leading Singaporean institutions – A*STAR, the National University of Singapore (NUS) through CQT, and NTU Singapore – to bolster quantum computing capabilities. This partnership focuses on advancing the design, measurement, and control of qubits, critical components for realizing the potential of quantum computing. Collaborative initiatives will specifically target overcoming challenges related to scalability, connectivity, and architectural flexibility in quantum processor chips.

A key element of this collaboration will be the integration of Keysight’s Quantum Control Systems (QCS) to execute precise algorithms on novel processor architectures. Additionally, the partnership will concentrate on characterizing qubit fabrication processes and enhancing cryogenic measurement capabilities, utilizing Keysight’s measurement hardware. Keysight’s QuantumPro package, a quantum circuit design tool, will support the design and simulation of large-scale quantum processor architectures alongside university and national laboratory partners.

This MRCA aims to strengthen Singapore’s position in the global quantum technology landscape. Beyond technological advancements, the partnership seeks to benefit both academic research and industry applications. Keysight will leverage its legacy in electronic design automation (EDA), originally developed for radio frequency and microwave applications, to contribute to the development of scalable and modular quantum chip designs and to educate future quantum scientists and engineers.