A Chinese tech startup, Origin Quantum, has unveiled Origin Tianji 4.0, a self-developed superconducting quantum measurement and control system that supports quantum computers with over 500 qubits. This marks a significant step forward in China’s quantum computing capabilities.
Based in the eastern city of Hefei, Origin Quantum developed the fourth-generation system by building upon its previous version, Tianji 3.0, which powers Origin Wukong, China’s independently developed third-generation superconducting quantum computer. The new system boasts improvements in scalability, integration, stability, and automation, addressing key challenges in the development of more powerful quantum computers.
Quantum measurement and control systems are often referred to as the “nerve centers” of quantum computers. They manage precise signal generation, acquisition, and control for quantum chips, enabling the complex computations that make quantum computing so promising for various industries.
“Origin Tianji 4.0 will enhance the efficient control and accurate readout of quantum chips, reducing the research and development timeline for quantum computers,” said Kong Weicheng, deputy director of the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center and head of the system’s development team.
Since its launch, Origin Wukong has served users in 139 countries and regions, completing over 380,000 quantum computing tasks across industries ranging from finance to biomedicine, according to the research center. The introduction of Tianji 4.0 is expected to further accelerate advancements in quantum computing applications globally.
