Special Focus: Quantum

Special Focus: Quantum Technology, Engineering and Applications 

The IEEE MTT-S TC-30 on Quantum Information Systems and Applications Committee brings together microwave and quantum communities to address the accelerating transition from laboratory prototypes to scalable quantum technologies. Quantum systems rely heavily on RF and microwave engineering for control, readout and system integration. The Quantum Technology, Engineering and Applications theme highlights the growing academic, technical and industrial opportunities at this interface and invites contributions from researchers, engineers and industry professionals.

  • Quantum Bootcamp
    • Quantum computing relies heavily on advances in microwave technology but a significant gap remains between the microwave engineering and quantum research communities. Bridging this gap requires multidisciplinary engineers with expertise in both microwave engineering and quantum physics, particularly for applications in quantum sensing, communication and qubit platforms. Initiatives such as the Quantum Boot Camp provide foundational training in quantum engineering to equip participants from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the rapidly evolving quantum technology landscape.
      • QUB1: Quantum Bootcamp
      • SUN 7 JUN | 08:00 - 11:50
      • Room: 260 Organizers: Michael Hamilton, Shirin Montazeri
      • Bridges the gap between the microwave and quantum communities by covering key topics in quantum physics, design, fabrication and measurement of quantum systems.
      • https://ims-ieee.org/technical-program-view/2281
  • Quantum Workshop 1
    • This workshop explores the growing intersection between microwave engineering and quantum computing, highlighting how advanced microwave techniques enable the control, readout, coupling and scaling of major quantum hardware platforms such as superconducting qubits, spin qubits and trapped ions. It will cover state-of-the-art developments in quantum hardware, microwave device design and hardware-aware quantum algorithms, with particular emphasis on industrial challenges including scalability, manufacturability, reliability and low-noise system integration.
  • Quantum Workshop 2
    • This workshop presents the fundamentals and advanced design principles of superconducting qubit systems, emphasizing their strong connection with microwave engineering and scalable quantum computing architectures. Topics include the physics of Josephson junctions, the design and simulation of qubit-resonator networks, quantum amplifiers and cryogenic microwave systems operating at millikelvin temperatures, together with key challenges such as qubit coupling, resonance tuning and quantum parameter optimization.
      • WME: Microwave Design For Superconducting Qubits And Quantum Amplifiers: From Fundamentals To Scalable Architectures
      • MON 8 JUN | 08:00 - 17:20
      • Room: 154
      • Organizers: Saesun Kim, Daryoush Shiri, Mohamed Awida Hassan
      • https://ims-ieee.org/technical-program-view/2292 

  • Quantum Workshop 3 

    • This workshop explores how microwave engineering enables quantum technologies, particularly superconducting qubits, by providing the precise control and readout needed in ultra-cold cryogenic environments. It focuses on the growing challenges of scaling quantum hardware including thermal management, signal integrity, calibration, and measurement standards through insights from researchers and industry experts working on scalable quantum computing systems.

  • Special Keynote Session 

    • As quantum computing advances toward scalable and fault-tolerant architectures, the integration of high-fidelity qubits with cryogenic microwave electronics becomes a critical enabling factor. This focus session provides a unique platform to foster collaboration among the quantum hardware, cryogenic electronics, and microwave engineering communities, accelerating the path toward practical, fault-tolerant, and large-scale quantum computing systems. It brings together experts from industry and government laboratories to present recent advances in superconducting, semiconductor spin, and ion-trap qubit technologies, the associated cryogenic control and readout electronics, and quantum processor architectures.

      • We1E: Special Keynote Session: Qubit Technologies And Microwave Control And Readout Circuits For Future Fault-Tolerant Large-Scale Quantum Processors

      • WED 10 JUN | 08:00 - 09:40

      • Room: 151AB

      • Chair: Sorin Voinigescu, Co-chair: Elena Blokhina

      • https://ims-ieee.org/technical-program-view/2370 

  • Panel Sessions
    • This panel is for academics and commercial attendees who need a deeper understanding of the opportunities for RF/UW components and solutions as part of a quantum solution and are determining when the industry will reach quantum advantage and what impact that has the RF industry. Quantum industry experts and leaders will provide insights into the state of the quantum industry, where and how RF/uW components are used and what can be expected in the future. They will also discuss educational requirements for this industry and where to look for opportunities.
      • PN4: RFTT: How Will The Quantum Computing Explosion Drive New Growth In The RF Electronics Supply Chain—And RF Engineering Careers?
      • WED 10 JUN | 12:00 - 13:30
      • Room: 156C
      • Panelists: Luke Mauritsen, Eric Holland, Sal Bosma, Kevin Tien
      • Organizers: Nadia Haider, Greg PETERS
      • https://ims-ieee.org/technical-program-view/2317 

  • Technical Session 1 

    • This session presents new advances in quantum computing and cryogenic circuits. The keynote address explores the challenges and microwave aspects of superconducting quantum processor readout. Subsequent papers feature a cryogenic FD-SOI fractional-N PLL for trapped-ion applications and high-performance cryogenic LNAs designed for both superconducting quantum computing and radio astronomy.

  • Technical Session 2 

    • This session presents recent advances in compact modeling for commercial simulators, specifically targeting cryogenic and quantum applications. The papers feature a physics-based, temperature-dependent compact model for cryogenic spiral inductors, as well as an investigation into the suitability of embedded wafer-level BGA packaging for RF cryogenic use. Finally, the session introduces a reflective phase-shifter optimized for these extreme environments.

      • We2E: Recent Advances In Compact Models And Packaging For Cryogenic And Quantum Applications

      • WED 10 JUN | 10:10 - 11:50

      • Room: 151AB

      • Chair: Luca Pieranton, Co-chair: Jean-Olivier Plouchart

      • https://ims-ieee.org/technical-program-view/2374 

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  • Technical session (RFIC)

    • The future of computing requires innovations in connectivity and architectures that can solve complex problems. This session presents novel components that enable the next wave of high-speed connectivity solutions to meet today's significant compute demand. Innovative wide-band circuit components driven by new technologies such as phase-change materials and high-speed NPN-PNP bipolar transistor architecture will be presented. In addition, the session showcases a high-speed galvanically isolated data link. Finally, a cryogenic controller for color centers in diamond will be introduced to enable scalable quantum computing and networking.

  • MicroApps Seminar 

    • Quantum computing is a promising technology for cryptography and optimization, while Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ) is a promising technology for cryogenic logic and memory circuits. Quantum design requires accurate prediction of inductance and resonance frequencies which is challenging for superconductors because of kinetic inductance. Many commercial extraction tools don’t model superconducting physics. RaptorQu is ideal for this task because it accurately models superconducting physics and it integrates within common die-design platforms for easy and seamless modeling of superconducting quantum circuits. This MicroApp will present RaptorQu and prove its utility and accuracy for designing quantum circuits operating above 1 GHz.

      • WEMA2: Fast Electromagnetic Modeling Of Superconducting Circuits Used With Quantum Computers And Rapid Single Flux Quantum Designs

      • WED 10 JUN | 10:02 - 10:17

      • Room: MicroApps Theater, IMS Exhibit Hall

      • Speaker: Garth Sundberg 

      • https://ims-ieee.org/technical-program-view/2444