First Major Order: QCi secures its first order from a leading Asian institute.
TFLN Expertise: The foundry offers high-performance photonic chips for telecom and datacom.
Advanced Integration: Delivery expected by Q1 2025, with further orders anticipated.
Quantum Computing Inc. (“QCi”), an innovator in integrated photonics, has announced its first order for its thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chip foundry. The order, placed by a leading research institute in Asia, demonstrates the rising demand for QCi’s expertise in producing high-performance photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and nanophotonic devices.
The company’s foundry specializes in advanced etching, processing, and wafer-scale characterization of TFLN, essential for developing cutting-edge optical devices. This initial order includes two fabrication runs, with the first chips scheduled for delivery in December 2024 and the remainder by Q1 2025.
"QCi is thrilled to announce this first order for the QCi Foundry, reflecting the growing interest in our TFLN technology,” said Dr. Pouya Dianat, Director of PICs and Foundry Services at QCi.
Alongside its fabrication services, QCi provides in-house photonic chip design, helping clients create customized solutions. This development follows recent agreements to advance process design kits (PDKs) and design services. The foundry, based in Tempe, Arizona, is on track for its official launch in early 2025.
