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The Technology
THE TECHNOLOGY

We Are Engineering
Group-IV Superlattices

Improved Optoelectronic Properties

Quantum Semiconductor's technology platform consists of atomic-layer engineered Group-IV (C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb) superlattices combined with novel semiconductor device architectures that together overcome the limitations imposed by the physical properties of silicon that prevent it from sensing light outside of the visible range of wavelengths and from emitting light.

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THE TECHNOLOGY

We Are Pioneering
Novel Photodiodes

New Physics underlies Improved Performance

Quantum Semiconductor's novel Group-IV photo-diodes demonstrate the ultimate in photon sensitivity; high gain without noise amplification.

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The Technology
Multiple Applications

Quantum Semiconductor's technology platform is beneficial to all markets that use light-sensing and imaging, including Ultra-Violet, Visible, and Infra-Red.

Bringing Higher Efficiency

Group-IV superlattices can achieve higher efficiency light absorption and light emission, across a wide range of wavelengths.

With New Functionality

Monolithic integration of Group-IV superlattices (epitaxially strained to silicon) with CMOS technology adds new functionality - with minimal additional manufacturing costs.

USE CASES

A Technology that Benefits Many Markets

CMOS Image Sensors
CMOS Image Sensors
CMOS Image Sensors

CMOS image sensors benefit from increased sensitivity, through higher efficiency of light absorption afforded by Group-IV superlattices and through noiseless amplification of SiGeC Photo-Diodes. Group-IV superlattices also enable detection of wavelengths beyond the visible spectrum.

Optical/Photonic Receivers
Optical/Photonic Receivers
Optical/Photonic Receivers

Quantum Semiconductor's superlattice technology allows the absorption and emission of light in the Short-Wavelength Infra-Red (SWIR) range, allowing efficient emission of light from emitters monolithically integrated with CMOS. without additional discrete or heterogeneously integrated components. This is the ideal solution for silicon photonics.

LiDAR Photodetectors
LiDAR Photodetectors
LiDAR Photodetectors

The ultimate single-photon detection sensitivity allows LiDAR systems to see further and provide increased safety at eye-safe wavelengths, in the Short-Wavelength Infra-Red (SWIR) range.

Superlattice HBTs in BiCMOS for 5G & 6G Wireless Communication
Superlattice HBTs in BiCMOS for 5G & 6G Wireless Communication

Replacing Si or SiGe alloys with Group-IV superlattices in BiCMOS HBTs Base layer, Emitter or Collector layers, enables superior electron and hole transport speed, resulting in better performance at higher frequencies of the wireless spectrum.

Quantum Sensing + Computing + Communication
Quantum Sensing + Computing + Communication

Some Group-IV superlattices have Topological Properties and offer unprecedented opportunities for light-matter interaction through second order optical effects and spin engineering. These superlattices can be monolithically integrated with conventional CMOS and can be key building blocks for novel quantum devices.

Quantum Random Number Generation for Cybersecurity
Quantum Random Number Generation for Cybersecurity

The shot noise fluctuations in photo-diodes can be used for generating truly random numbers. The Quantum Semiconductor proprietary noiseless gain in SiGeC photo-diodes ensures swift circuit operation, critical for mass encryption and hand-off.

News

What's Happening

Quantum Semiconductor is Invited to Present at Semicon West 2024 on the Future of Computing

Dr. Carlos Augusto, the CTO of Quantum Semiconductor, is invited to present at Semicon West, the Future of Computing session, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A link to the presentation “New CMOS-Compatible Metamaterials for Classical and Quantum Photonics”. https://semiconwest2024.eventscribe.net/

San Francisco Bay Area IEEE Nanotechnology Council Presentation

Dr. Carlos Augusto, the CTO of Quantum Semiconductor, is invited to present at the San Francisco Bay Area IEEE Nanotechnology Council on “New CMOS-Compatible Materials for Efficient Infrared Light-Absorption and Emission” on March 14, 2024. https://site.ieee.org/

Quantum Semiconductor joins SWAP HUB of the Microelectronics Common

Led by Arizona State University, the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub is one of eight regional innovation hubs established under the Department of Defense’s Microelectronics Commons, a national strategic initiative to accelerate the development and production of microelectronics technologies that are critical to U.S. security and defense. The SWAP Hub’s partners include top semiconductor manufacturers and defense firms, national laboratories, leading academic institutions and organizations and startup companies. https://microelectronics.asu.edu/

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Number of Publications

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U.S. Patents Granted

25

Foreign Patents Granted