Periodic Reporting for period 1 - Umem4QC (Ultrafast charge density wave memory for quantum computing)
Période du rapport: 2017-07-01 au 2018-12-31
Charge Configuration Memory (CCM) developed in the Umem4QC project is an entirely new concept based on switching between topologically protected charge ordered states. This all-electronic memory leapfrogs established magnetic and superconducting memory paradigms and promises a ‘quantum leap’ in critical memory performance parameters: picosecond speeds, low temperature non-volatile operation, record low energy consumption; and above all device simplicity crucial for integration into classical and quantum computing environments.
The PoC focused on demonstrating the technological viability of the CCM concept, particularly scaling properties and integration concepts into low-temperature superconducting computing environments.The project has demonstrated CCM that has a significant lead in terms of speed, and is approximately equal in terms of switching energy compared to leading magnetic memory concepts, particularly currently leading voltage-controlled magnetic anisotropy spin tunnelling junctions. Moreover, it is significantly simpler and has significant potential for upscaling and hence reduction in switching energy. The PoC identified the potential market and a commercialization strategy, set up a solid IP position and performed crucial technological validation steps towards consolidating the CCM concept.