This flyer introduces the PACU, the Photonic Assembly Control Unit that powers the next generation of the Alquor quantum photonic processor. Engineered for high stability and performance, it adds a high-speed interface and supports photonic assemblies with both slow and fast phase shifters.
Calibration data are stored in encrypted flash memory on the photonic assembly itself, which makes assemblies pluggable and hot-swappable, while data communication from the assembly back to the control unit provides continuous condition feedback. The flyer lists the key highlights of the control unit and gives the full technical specifications, including the 3U 19-inch rack-mount form factor, support for up to 1000 phase shifters on a 32-mode Alquor, USB and Ethernet connectivity, E2000 fiber connectors, air cooling without a water system, and the driver card options for higher fidelity and better crosstalk correction.
This flyer is for researchers and lab managers who want to know what the PACU adds over the previous control unit, and how it fits into an existing rack and experimental setup.