Regardless of the technology used, one of the more severe challenges faced by quantum researchers is to seek and obtain extremely precise signal sources required to understand and evaluate qubit performance. When the smallest details can lead to the failure of the entire experiment, highly controllable and precise signals will save time and enable you to quickly cycle through test setups and waveforms. The Tektronix AWG5200 Series provides unparalleled signal fidelity, as well as leading sampling rates and memory depth, offering you an excellent signal excitation solution.

Quantum computing researchers worldwide are rapidly transitioning from single - qubit experimental verification designs to complex multi - qubit designs to verify working principles. With IBM launching its brand - new 50 - qubit system, truly usable quantum computers are about to emerge globally. However, quantum computing still needs to overcome many challenges. Current quantum systems are rather complex and difficult to use. Each qubit requires a certain number of accurately timed and sequenced radio - frequency pulse control signals. Usually, people don't particularly need an AWG to generate these signals. But research requires an expandable way to create a deterministic multi - channel precision signal generation system.

Since up to 3 AWG channels may be required to properly control each qubit and the number of qubits you use may increase in the future, the cost and scalability of each channel are important considerations in all quantum technology measurement solutions. The AWG5200 offers 8 highly synchronized channels with low crosstalk, and the cost per channel (US$10,000) is extremely attractive. It is assumed that the given instrument can achieve synchronization between multiple instruments and multiple channels.