Pixel Photonics manufactures scalable single-photon detectors that enable precise detection of individual photons for secure quantum communication. These detectors enhance the reliability of quantum key distribution by mitigating vulnerabilities in existing communication systems.
Funding
$8.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Quantum communication and computing applications require highly efficient and scalable single-photon detectors, but existing solutions often lack the necessary combination of speed, sensitivity, and integration capabilities. Traditional single-photon detectors can be bulky, expensive, and difficult to scale for complex quantum systems.
Solution
Pixel Photonics provides Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) integrated with Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) to enable efficient, scalable, and broadband single-photon detection. Their detectors achieve near-100% photon absorption rates, high count rates (up to 2 GHz), and low jitter (below 30 ps). By integrating SNSPDs with PICs, Pixel Photonics offers solutions that are not only highly sensitive but also scalable for advanced quantum applications. The waveguide integration enhances scalability and broadband usability, addressing the limitations of conventional single-photon detection systems.
Target Audience
The primary customers are researchers and companies in the fields of quantum communication, quantum computing, light detection and ranging, single-photon imaging, and space communication.
Features
- Waveguide-integrated SNSPDs for enhanced scalability and broadband detection
- High photon absorption rates (approaching 100% at any given wavelength)
- Count rates up to 2 GHz
- Jitter below 30 ps
- Sub-Hz dark count rate
- Available in rack and desktop formats
- Dena 32 system with 32 channels and upgradeability to 64 channels