Cluster

The Cluster series control stack incorporates digital pulse processing
and analog excellence to control quantum computers.

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Cluster key highlights

Fast and scalable feedback architecture

The Cluster integrates up to 120 Q1 sequence processors in a single 19″ rack, linked by proprietary SYNQ and LINQ protocols. This architecture enables all-to-all connectivity for real-time feedback, active reset, and quantum error-correction.

Deterministic channel synchronization

The SYNQ protocol guarantees precise synchronization across all connected channels with picosecond-level jitter and exceptional phase coherence. This enables highly accurate qubit control and supports experiments requiring maximum gate fidelity and timing precision.

Scalable low-latency feedback connectivity

The LINQ protocol enables fast and scalable feedback operations through all-to-all connectivity between system modules. This architecture supports conditional playback and real-time branching, allowing advanced adaptive quantum experiments and responsive control workflows.

Flexible modular slot architecture

The system provides 20 configurable slots capable of hosting any compatible module type, allowing researchers to tailor hardware configurations to specific experimental requirements. This flexibility enables seamless system scaling and simplifies future hardware expansion.

Centralized module communication

The Central Management Module (CMM) provides streamlined communication and coordination across all installed modules. By centralizing system control, it simplifies system management, improves reliability, and ensures efficient data and command distribution throughout the cluster.

High- and low-level software control

Qblox offers both high- and low-level software layers for full control flexibility. The Q1ASM language enables direct programming of pulse sequences, while the Qblox Scheduler provides a Python-based framework with visualization tools and experiment libraries, all fully compatible with QCoDeS.

Build your ideal qubit setup with a streamlined quantum control architecture

A single 19” rack Cluster unit accommodates up to 20 fully integrated modules, providing all functionalities required for qubit control and readout. Each module supports signal input and output across a wide frequency range up to 18.5 GHz and incorporates at least six advanced Q1 sequence processor cores for real‑time operations, combined with state‑of‑the‑art analog circuitry to ensure excellent performance.

Cluster for Applications

Superconducting
Qubits

Perform bias-tee-free two-qubit gate operation on your superconducting qubits.

Spin
Qubits

Achieve pulse placement with 1 ns resolution for your spin qubits.

Color Center

Measure Bell states with 20ps timing of your NV center.

Synchronized qubit control and readout

Qblox’s proprietary SYNQ and LINQ protocols assure channel synchronicity accuracy and establish a data distribution network for fast, scalable feedback. All the modules in the system act as one solid system through the use of our proprietary SYNQ and LINQ backplane system protocols. Both protocols contribute to more stable and reliable qubit setups needed for quantum computing.

SYNQ protocol guarantees synchronization of all channels, with ps-level jitter and great phase coherence for precise qubit control and the highest fidelities.

LINQ protocol provides fast, scalable feedback within all-to-all connectivity for conditional playback and conditional branching.

Future-proof scalability

Qblox delivers a full‑stack quantum control solution, uniting high‑performance hardware with powerful software. Built to accelerate research breakthroughs and large-scale systems, the Cluster adapts seamlessly as the qubit platform grows. Its integrated control and readout architecture ensures robust, high‑performance operation whether managing 5 qubits, 25 qubits, or scaling toward 1000 and beyond.

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Trusted by the teams building the quantum future.

As we build integrated multimodal quantum data centers and connect quantum processors directly with HPC infrastructures, transparent, low-level hardware control is essential to delivering scalable, hybrid quantum–classical computing environments. Qblox enables this level of hardware control through Q1ASM, giving us at Qilimanjaro the precision and flexibility needed to advance our analog and digital QPUs."

Marta P. Estarellas
CEO

Qblox support team's expertise and quick response to our queries exceeded my expectations, making the setup process a breeze. Their continuous support allows our PhDs and postdocs to excel in their measurements without worrying about the control electronics. I’m very impressed by Qblox’s commitment to supporting their products and their users."

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Dr. Christopher Wilson
Proffesor

Since 2022, Qblox has been a trustworthy partner, providing the qubit-agnostic control electronics essential to our vision. Their Cluster’s SYNQ & LINQ protocols enabled the ultra-low latency required for our fast, parallel qubit characterization. We highly recommend Qblox for their professionalism and innovative approach to quantum computing challenges.'

Vishal Chatrath
CEO

Qblox support team’s expertise and quick response to our queries exceeded my expectations, making the setup process a breeze. Their continuous support allows our PhDs and postdocs to excel in their measurements without worrying about the control electronics. I’m very impressed by Qblox’s commitment to supporting their products and their users."

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Dr. Halima Giovanna Ahmad
Assistant professor

Since 2021, Qblox has been a vitalpartner in our mission to build a 100-qubitquantum computer for Swedish industry.Their robust, scalable control systemdelivers outstanding analog performance,allowing us to push quantum boundarieswithout hardware limitations. Withunparalleled channel synchronizationand fast real-time feedback, we can fullytune up our 20-qubit systems in under 30minutes."

Giovanna Sammarco Tancredi
Senior Researcher Chalmers

I've been impressed by the technical background and helpful attitude of the team we have supporting us. They are always fast to respond, really helpful and give thoughtful answers. It's fantastic."

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Oscar Kennedy
Senior Quantum Engineer

The QTM delivers state-of-the-art performance for field-deployed quantum communication. It stands out through its immediate reconfiguration via a Python API and seamless integration with the Qblox Cluster. This allows for full orchestration of quantum memories and photon sources—all within a single, unified setup."

Gustavo Castro do Amaral
Quantum Scientist

The Qblox control stack has transformed our lab by replacing four separate pieces of equipment with a single, integrated 'blue box'. By combining RF/MW generation with coincidence detection and timetagging, our students achieve results faster. Combined with their excellent, fast-response support, Qblox is essential for our state-of-the-art research."

Ronald Hanson
Professor

Qblox cluster is certainly one of the most important elements in our new spin qubit lab. The easy-to-use and compact system allows us to set up a spin qubit control system within a couple of hours. We have used it for the RF reflectometry readout of our first in-house quantum dot! I look forward to getting more exciting results by using the Qblox cluster. What I also appreciate is the good communication and friendship between Qblox and the customers."

Tzu-Kan Hsiao
Professor

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