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QpiAI has opened an 8-inch quantum processor manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, marking a major step towards developing quantum computing hardware in India. The facility is designed to manufacture quantum processing units (QPUs) using superconducting qubits.
Key Points
- The facility can currently manufacture quantum chips with up to 128 qubits.
- Its next phase is planned to increase the capacity to 10,000 physical qubits.
- The facility will also produce supporting chips and sensors used in quantum computers.
- QpiAI has already developed four QPUs - Qvidya (8 qubits), Indus (25 qubits), Kaveri (64 qubits) and Yukti (9 qubits).
- The company aims to develop large-scale quantum systems by combining quantum processors with AI computing systems.
- The facility is part of a 70,000 sq ft research and development centre that includes QPU testing and quantum technology development.
- The initiative is expected to reduce India's dependence on overseas facilities for quantum hardware manufacturing.
