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HKU researchers have demonstrated that industry-standard silicon carbide transistors can exhibit neuron-like spiking behavior at cryogenic temperatures near 10 millikelvin. This breakthrough addresses a critical scaling bottleneck in quantum computing by enabling energy-efficient, local control electronics for qubits and deep-space missions without requiring specialized fabrication processes. The development of this programmable neuromorphic platform directly supports the integration of advanced AI-inspired architectures into next-generation quantum systems.

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HKU Engineering Develops ‘Brain-Like’ Chip to Advance Quantum Computing And Deep-Space Exploration

The Quantum InsiderJune 12, 20263 min read

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Researchers from Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Centre for Advanced Semiconductors and Integrated Circuits (CASIC), have achieved a major breakthrough in cryogenic electronics. The team have developed a programmable neuromorphic hardware platform that operates near […]

Researchers at the Hong Kong University developed a cryogenic neuromorphic hardware platform using silicon carbide transistors that can mimic neuron-like spiking behavior at temperatures as low as 10 millikelvin, potentially addressing a key scaling challenge in quantum computing. The team demonstrated that industry-standard silicon carbide MOSFETs exhibit a stable form of negative…

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