Quantum eMotion Completes First QRNG Chip with TSMC
Quantum Random Number Generator chip
Quantum eMotion Corp.'s first-generation QRNG chip design was completed and validated, advancing quantum-secure hardware development. The well-known international semiconductor foundry Taiwan Semiconductor manufacture Company (TSMC) has received this 65-nm CMOS design for manufacture. The production process began with this submission.
This innovative QRNG processor uses quantum electron tunnelling instead of photons. Because an electron's ability to overcome a potential energy barrier even without enough classical energy is random, quantum electron tunnelling exploits this. This complex microsystem design has passed all simulations and laboratory tests, proving its durability.
Performance depends on the chip's ability to generate true quantum random numbers at over 1 Gbit/sec. They are completely random bits created at high speeds in a tiny chip device. High-assurance security systems require actual quantum random numbers, which are generated by unpredictable quantum events rather than deterministic or pseudo-random procedures that are prone to algorithmic attacks.
The chip's design includes crucial aspects. A high-precision analog-to-digital converter and ultra-low-noise wideband amplifier are included. The Université de Sherbrooke Institut Quantique and ÉTS Montréal academic teams designed, prototyped, and validated these components. These organisations tested the circuits to ensure quantum randomness, a vital need for cybersecurity applications. The device also contains self-diagnostic functions for reliability.
Standard 65-nm TSMC CMOS process should enable scalability and rapid commercial implementation. Unlike quantum fabrication, CMOS can use current semiconductor manufacturing equipment, reducing costs and increasing productivity. Since its architecture is designed for printed circuit boards with few external components, the chip can be directly incorporated into many commercial systems. Defence systems, cloud infrastructure, and Internet of Things devices are among the potential uses.
Quantum eMotion claims four global patents cover QRNG chip technology. This patent protects its quantum electron tunnelling design.
This aligns with the rapid rise of QRNG technology. Verified Market Reports estimated the QRNG chip market at $150 million in 2024. This industry could reach $2 billion by 2033. From 2026 to 2033, this prediction predicts 34.5% CAGR. Safe and scalable quantum technology is needed to fight rising digital risks in a connected society.
Quantum eMotion offers affordable security software and hardware that uses quantum physics' unpredictability to meet this demand. The company wants to serve financial services, healthcare, cloud-based IT security infrastructure, blockchain applications, classified government systems, secure device keying for various devices, and quantum cryptography.
The accomplishment thrilled Quantum eMotion CEO Francis Bellido. "Quantum eMotion is fulfilling its vision to contribute to the next generation of quantum-secure hardware with this final chip design entering fabrication," Bellido said. He stressed the chip's patent protection and significance as the first fully integrated quantum tunnelling CMOS device. He said quantum electron tunnelling on CMOS chips improves performance, scalability, and integration. This is a “decisive step towards enhancing digital security in the face of emerging quantum threats,” says Mr. Bellido.
ÉTS professor Ghyslain Gagnon emphasised teamwork and validation. Professor Gagnon added, “It are proud to have contributed to the development and validation of this QRNG chip.” He said the findings prove that real quantum randomness can be consistently retrieved from this design, making it a practical solution for high-assurance security systems.
TSMC has begun manufacturing but has no deadline. Switching to manufacturing with a top foundry using a standard technique is a big step towards commercialisation. Quantum eMotion may benefit from the worldwide QRNG chip market expansion due to rising need for powerful quantum-based security solutions.
Conclusion
Quantum eMotion's first-generation QRNG chip design has been validated and submitted to TSMC for production. This quantum tunneling-based 65-nm CMOS chip can generate true quantum random numbers at over 1 Gbit/sec. The QRNG sector is estimated to reach $2 billion by 2033, and this is a step towards scalable quantum-secure technology, according to the company. ÉTS Montréal and Université de Sherbrooke academic partners examined key components, confirming quantum randomness, which is essential for cybersecurity.
