ENG-QUANT: Low-Power CryoCMOS Control for Superconducting Qubits with High-Frequency Readout

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Abstract

Quantum systems are gaining increasing interest in solving computationally challenging problems, enabling high-performance computing, advanced sensing, and secure communication. However, building a scalable quantum system with high fidelity faces a major challenge. Ultimately, millions of qubits are required to achieve practical quantum computing, and a significant challenge lies in their control electronics and interconnectivity. Current cryogenically cooled quantum computers are controlled from room temperature using coaxial cables, which poses a significant bottleneck for long-term scalability due to the limited cooling power of a typical refrigerator. This project aims to demonstrate an ultra-low-power cryogenic complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (cryoCMOS) integrated architecture for controlling a novel superconducting qubit. This approach will enable scalable, low-power, low-latency control of superconducting qubits with high fidelity. In addition to the research, the education component of this interdisciplinary project addresses the increasing need of workforce development in several critical areas: integrated circuits, quantum engineering, and semiconductor manufacturing. The education plan includes integrating advanced research materials into courses, providing research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, advising student project teams, and conducting outreach efforts. In this project, the cryoCMOS architecture will be designed and develo

Key facts

NSF award ID
2525500
Awardee
Cornell University (NY)
SAM.gov UEI
G56PUALJ3KT5
PI
Mohamed I Ibrahim
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
High freq comm/sensing circuits, RF/Microwave & mm-wave tech, QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE
Estimated total
$479,482
Funds obligated
$479,482
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
10/01/2025 → 09/30/2028