Published January 23, 2023
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Cryogenic InGaAs HEMT-Based Switches For Quantum Signal Routing
Authors/Creators
- 1. IBM
- 2. EPFL
Description
We demonstrate cryogenic switching devices based on HEMT technology for scalable quantum computer (QC) control and readout signal routing. The switches are implemented in a quantum well network design without metal contacts between gates, and exhibit extremely steep cryogenic subthreshold swing of ∼5mV/decade, fast switching, along with on/off ratio of 107 and isolation leakage of 10 pA/μm. The use of a Pt gate metal layer that diffuses into the gate barrier is shown to significantly enhance subthreshold properties. The results indicate that HEMT-based switching circuits could offer advantages over Si CMOS at cryogenic temperatures for future high-density ultra-low power QC signal routing.