Qubit-Detector Die Assembly Spatial Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current approaches to quantum dot formation and manipulation in quantum computing lack strong spatial localization and control over quantum dot interactions, scalability, and flexibility in electrical connections, hindering effective quantum logic operations.

Innovation Solution

The development of qubit-detector die assemblies, where active qubit devices and quantum state detector devices are mechanically coupled with precise spatial alignment, enabling strong control over quantum dot interactions and scalability, and flexible electrical connections for integration into larger computing devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If quantum dot formation and manipulation approaches are used, then quantum logic operations can be performed, but spatial localization and control over quantum dot interactions are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespatial localizationVSAvoidcontrol over quantum dot interactions
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into separate functional components: qubit devices on a first die and detector devices on a second die. This segmentation allows each die to be optimized independently for its specific function while maintaining precise spatial relationships through mechanical coupling, thereby improving both spatial localization and control over quantum dot interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A mechanical coupling structure acts as an intermediary between the qubit die and detector die, enabling precise spatial alignment and stable positioning. This intermediary component ensures reliable control over quantum dot interactions by maintaining fixed geometric relationships between the quantum dots and detector apertures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If quantum computing devices are integrated, then computational functionality is achieved, but scalability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovescalabilityVSAvoidintegration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By dividing the quantum computing system into modular die assemblies (qubit die, detector die, and coupling structures), the system enables scalable integration. Additional qubit-detector die assemblies can be added or configured in different arrangements without redesigning the entire system, thereby improving scalability while managing complexity through standardization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mechanical coupling structure serves multiple functions: spatial alignment, mechanical support, and electrical connection routing. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying integration while enabling scalable configurations for different quantum computing architectures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If electrical connections are established for quantum device operation, then device functionality is achieved, but flexibility in electrical connections is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in electrical connectionsVSAvoidintegration into larger computing devices
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mechanical coupling structure serves as an intermediary that provides flexible electrical connection routing between qubit devices and detector devices. This coupling can accommodate different connection schemes and be adapted to various integration architectures, maintaining flexibility while enabling ease of operation in larger computing device assemblies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11075293B2Qubit-detector die assemblies
Publication Date: 2021.07.27 INTEL CORP
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AI summary

Disclosed herein are qubit-detector die assemblies, as well as related computing devices and methods. In some embodiments, a die assembly may include: a first die having a first face and an opposing second face, wherein a plurality of active qubit devices are disposed at the first face of the first die; and a second die, mechanically coupled to the first die, having a first face and an opposing second face, wherein a plurality of quantum state detector devices are disposed at the first face of the second die; wherein the first faces of the first and second dies face each other.