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Researchers have developed a programmable neuromorphic hardware platform that operates near absolute zero, providing a potential solution for scaling up quantum computers and enabling deep-space exploration.
Hong Kong
Who
Professor Yuhao Zhang and PhD student Xin Yang from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Centre for Advanced Semiconductors and Integrated Circuits (CASIC)
What
Researchers have developed a programmable neuromorphic hardware platform that operates near absolute zero, providing a potential solution for scaling up quantum computers and enabling deep-space exploration.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:20:24 GMT · 1h 58m ago
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Hong Kong ·
Why
Modern quantum computers rely on complex electronics to control qubits that must be maintained at millikelvin temperatures, but current silicon-based controllers generate excessive heat and consume high levels of power, creating a wiring bottleneck limiting scalability.
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This new silicon carbide transistor offers a more energy-efficient and scalable solution for controlling quantum processors at cryogenic temperatures, potentially advancing quantum computing and deep-space exploration by reducing thermal load and enabling complex local data processing. Its use of industry-standard materials also suggests rapid adoption.
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