Compact quantum dot models for analog microwave co-simulation
Scalable solid-state quantum computers will require integration with analog and digital electronics. Efficiently simulating the quantum-classical electronic interface is hence of paramount importance. Here, we present Verilog-A compact models with a focus on quantum-dot-based systems, relevant to semiconductor- and Majorana-based quantum computing. Our models are capable of faithfully reproducing coherent quantum behavior and decoherence effects within a standard electronic circuit simulator, enabling compromise-free co-simulation of hybrid quantum devices. In particular, we present results from co-simulations performed in Cadence Spectre®, showcasing coherent quantum phenomena in circuits with both quantum and classical components using an industry-standard electronic design and automation tool. Our work paves the way for a new paradigm in the design of quantum systems, which leverages the many decades of development of electronic computer-aided design and automation tools in the semiconductor industry to now simulate and optimize quantum processing units, quantum-classical interfaces, and hybrid quantum-analog circuits.
Institutions
- Ikerbasque (ES)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Quantum Motion Technologies (United Kingdom) (GB)
- CIC nanoGUNE (ES)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- npj Quantum Information
- Published
- 2025-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41534-025-01140-8
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.50
Funders
- UK Research and Innovation
- European Commission
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council