MKS Atotech
Atotech, a brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, develops leading process and manufacturing technologies for advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing. Applying a comprehensive systems-and-solutions approach, Atotech’s portfolio includes chemistry, equipment, software, and services for innovative and high-technology applications in a wide variety of end-markets. With its innovative strength and industry-leading global TechCenter network, MKS delivers pioneering solutions through its Atotech brand – combined with unparalleled on-site support for customers worldwide. For more information about Atotech, visit atotech.com.
Role within QSolid
MKS Atotech is responsible for the electrolytic deposition of indium onto suitable superconducting substrates. Indium is needed to connect the sensitive qubit wafer, which represents the logic of the quantum computer, to the interposer and the readout wafer. “The main challenge, however, is to create a set of layers that is compatible with the high demands of superconducting quantum computing,” said Ralf Schmidt, R&D Manager for Semiconductor at Atotech. “The quantum computer requires interconnects that are superconductive at temperatures above 1 K. Our experts at MKS Atotech are developing a process for indium deposition which aims to cover these requirements.”
Our vision for QSolid
We are looking forward to collaborating with the consortium partners to enable quantum computing and to provide solutions by developing new materials that are compatible with the high demands of this new technology.
- from Dr. Ralf Schmidt, R&D Manager Semiconductor
