Tower Semiconductor and Xanadu Expand Quantum Hardware Collaboration
Event summary
- Tower Semiconductor and Xanadu are deepening their collaboration to advance photonic quantum hardware, announced on February 19, 2026.
- The partnership focuses on developing advanced silicon photonics for fault-tolerant quantum computers using Tower’s high-volume silicon photonics platform.
- The companies have co-engineered a custom production flow for Xanadu’s material stack, designed for scalability and performance in large-scale quantum systems.
- Current efforts include optimizing critical components like ultra-low loss silicon nitride (SiN) and integrated photodiodes using standard product flows.
The big picture
This collaboration underscores the growing importance of silicon photonics in the quantum computing sector, as companies race to develop scalable, fault-tolerant systems. The partnership leverages Tower Semiconductor’s manufacturing expertise and Xanadu’s architectural innovations, positioning them as key players in the emerging quantum hardware market. The success of this initiative could accelerate the transition from prototype to commercial-scale quantum computing solutions.
What we're watching
- Manufacturing Scalability
- The pace at which the collaboration can scale production of photonic quantum hardware will determine its commercial viability.
- Performance Optimization
- Whether the optimized components can meet the stringent requirements of fault-tolerant quantum computing systems.
- Industry Adoption
- How the success of this partnership influences broader adoption of photonic quantum computing technologies.
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