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Operate at up to 8.5 GHz in a clean bandwidth of 1 GHz, free of mixer calibration.∏Strong performance Achieve high-fidelity control and optimal readout of qubits with minimal latency.∏Intuitive operation Perform automated system tune-up to real-time execution of complex algorithms with the LabOne QCCS Software.∏Scalable system approach Combine the new SHFQC with any other QCCS instrument to support 100 qubits and beyond. Your BenefitsMeet the next generation of qubit controllers.Control, readout and fast feedback on up to 6 qubits with a single instrument.Your Qubits.Controlled.

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10.1109/mspec.2022.9706504

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