QITT offers independent quantum technology testing
Accelerating innovation in quantum technologies will require all active players – including SMEs and start-ups – to test and validate their concepts. Since opening in 2020, TNO’s Quantum Information Technology Test (QITT) facility has been available to speed up the engineering cycle and bring quantum technologies to their full potential. This robust testing infrastructure can support partners in bringing their concept or product to its next development phase.
QITT is an open testing facility that meets the specific market need for an independent, confidential, proprietary test facility. It enables customers to accelerate the engineering cycle of quantum technologies. The facility can accommodate a variety of quantum devices, and can be used to characterize and validate cryogenic chips, quantum processors, cryogenic electronic components, control electronics and software solutions. All companies working on these technologies are encouraged to get in touch.
Since it opened in 2020, QITT has been continuously expanding, installing some of its new facilities at House of Quantum in Delft.
Full stack testing of quantum components
The QITT facilities offer full stack systems for measurements on spin qubits, superconducting transmon qubits and TWPA testing. Additionally, QITT can accommodate testing of cryogenic or non-cryogenic equipment, software, and much more. Furthermore, thanks to the modular architecture of many of the systems in QITT, our testing infrastructure is capable of benchmarking single sub-systems in the full quantum computing stack.
Fully equipped testing facility
QITT is equipped with multiple cryostats that have varying strengths, and all the required electronics for controlling and characterizing the quantum devices our clients wish to test.
Some of our assets include
- Low-noise electronics to enable DC measurements
- Radio frequency reflectometry circuit from 0-1 GHz
- Microwave transmission circuit from 4-8 GHz
- Spectrum analyser and scalar network analyser up to 12 GHz
- FPGA-based control electronics for qubit measurement and control
Technologies we can provide testing services for
- Parametric amplifiers
- Cryogenic semiconducting amplifiers
- Superconducting qubits
- Spin qubits
- Low noise amplifiers
- Cryogenic DC and RF equipment
- Topological materials
Users of QITT find themselves working together with experts in the fields of
- Quantum device design
- Quantum device fabrication
- Quantum device measurements
- Quantum device simulations
- Quantum system integrators
Selene is a state-of-the-art cryogenic test setup designed for quantum device characterization in the 10 mK to 1 K temperature range. Built around a Bluefors LD400 cryostat, Selene offers unmatched flexibility, precision, and modularity—making it ideal for a wide range of quantum experiments, from spin qubits to superconducting circuits.
Ultra-low temperature environment
- Achieves base temperatures down to 10 mK
- Optional mu-metal shielding or 2T single-axis magnet for magnetic field-sensitive experiments
Extensive wiring & signal infrastructure
- 32 coaxial lines for RF, microwave, and baseband signals
- 8 DC looms (192 lines total) for voltage/current biasing, switch control, and amplifier biasing
- Specialized lines for reflectometry, microwave transmission, and noise injection
Modular mixing chamber plate
- Six standardized mounting locations for functional modules
- Available modules include:
- High- and low-resistance DC filtering
- Reflectometry and microwave readout
- Cryogenic switch matrix for multi-device testing
- Custom module design available on request
Precision sampling mounting
- Gold-plated copper rod and adapter plate for thermal anchoring
- Compatible with solenoid magnets and mu-metal magnetic shielding
Comprehensive electronic equipment
- Quantum Machines OPX+ and Octave for qubit control and fast feedback
- QDAC-II and SPI-rack for low-noise voltage/current sourcing
- Vector Network Analyzer (R&S ZNB 20) up to 20 GHz
- Windfreak, SignalHound, and Mini-Circuits switch metrics
- Low-noise cryogenic and room-temperature amplifiers
Software & control
- Flexible software setup: Windows with QCoDeS or user-installed tools
- Optional encrypted data containers (VeraCrypt)
- TNO staff support available for onboarding and test execution
Selene is engineered for maximum adaptability, low-noise performance, and rapid reconfiguration. Whether you are developing spin qubits, superconducting circuits, or quantum amplifiers, Selene provides the infrastructure and support to accelerate research and development.
Helios is a powerful and flexible cryogenic testbed designed for quantum device characterization in the 0.72 K to 20 K temperature range. Built around the ICEOxford DRY ICE 1K Cryostat, Helios offers a unique combination of large sample space, high cooling power, and modular integration, making it ideal for rapid prototyping and scalable quantum experiments.
Broad temperature range with high cooling power
- Operates continuously at 1.0 K with 300 mW cooling power
- Reaches 0.72 K in single-shot mode
- High-throughput testing
Flexible wiring and signal access
- 8 coaxial lines for RF and microwave signals, including:
- Reflectometry (1–4000 MHz, TBD)
- S-parameter measurements (4-8 GHz)
- 2 Superconducting lines
- RF capabilities extendable with up to 4 1x6 SP6T RF switches
- 4 DC looms (96 lines total) for:
- Voltage and current biasing
- Cryogenic switch control
- Amplifier biasing
- 1x5 50-pins cryogenic DC multiplexers available
- Expandable via cryogenic RF switches for more coaxial access at the sample stage
Modular cold plate
- Swappable functional modules include:
- DC filtering (7.9 kHz cutoff)
- Reflectometry with directional coupler and cryogenic HEMT amplifier
- Cryogenic RF switch matrix with Radial SP6T switches
- Custom module design available on request
Precision sample mounting and shielding
- All components made from Oxygen-Free Electronic copper (Cu-OFE)
- Adjustable adapter plate for custom PCB holders
- Compatible with mu-metal magnetic shielding (e.g., QuantWare Soprano-D)
Comprehensive electronic instrumentation
- SPI-rack with DACs, current sources, voltage dividers, and sample simulators
Keysight 34460A multimeter (6.5 digit) - Rohde & Schwarz ZNB 20 vector network analyzer (100 kHz–20 GHz)
- Low-noise power supplies for cryogenic and room-temperature amplifiers
- Qblox QRM and QCM modules for Quantum Dot testing
Software & control
- Configurable with Windows or QCoDeS-based measurement framework
- Optional encrypted data containers (VeraCrypt)
- TNO staff support available for onboarding and test execution
Helios is engineered for scalability, versatility, and ease of integration. Helios provides the infrastructure and support to accelerate R&D developments when it comes to testing superconducting qubits, spin qubit, or novel quantum materials.
QTpi is a cutting-edge cryogenic platform designed for rapid, high-precision testing of quantum devices at temperatures as low as 20 mK. Built around a Bluefors LD400 cryostat, QTpi combines deep cryogenic performance with a fully automated Fast Sample Exchange (FSE) system, enabling fast turnaround and high-throughput experimentation.
Ultra-low temperature operation
- Base temperature: 20 mK
- Cooldown time: < 7 hours to base temperature
- Ideal for spin qubits, superconducting qubits, and parametric amplifiers
Fast Sample Exchange System (FSE)
- Bottom-loading, computer-controlled insert for fast loading/unloading of device
- Second puck available for fast sample exchange
Extensive wiring and signal access
- 32 coaxial lines for RF, microwave, and baseband signals
- 8 DC looms (192 lines total) for:
- Voltage/current biasing
- Cryogenic switch control
- Amplifier biasing
- All lines accessible via SMA connectors with flexible cabling
Modular mixing chamber plate
- Available modules include:
- High- and low-resistance DC filtering
- Reflectometry with cryogenic HEMT amplification
- Microwave readout (4–8 GHz) with isolators, couplers, and DC bias
- Custom module design available on request
Advanced electronic instrumentation
- Qblox Cluster: Modular quantum control system with sub-nanosecond synchronization
- R&S SGS100A RF source (up to 12.75 GHz, +22 dBm)
- R&S ZNB 20 vector network analyzer (100 kHz–20 GHz)
- R&S FSV3000 spectrum analyzer (10 Hz–50 GHz)
- SPI-rack for low-noise voltage/current sourcing
Power and connectivity
- Dedicated power supplies for cryogenic and room-temperature amplifiers
- APC Smart-UPS 2200 for uninterrupted operation
Software and control
- Configurable with Windows or QCoDeS-based measurement framework
- Optional encrypted data containers (VeraCrypt)
- TNO staff support available for onboarding and test execution
Qtpi is engineered for speed, precision, and flexibility. Its fast sample exchange system and modular design make it ideal for iterative quantum device development, from early-stage prototyping to advanced calibration and characterization.
Boreas is a high-performance cryogenic probing station designed for flexible, high-precision electrical and optical measurements across a wide temperature range. Built around the Lake Shore CRX-4K platform, Boreas supports a variety of probe configurations and measurement modalities, making it ideal for both quantum and semiconductor device characterization.
Wide temperature range with high stability
- Base temperature: as low as 4.5 K (with 2 arms)
- Controlled range: 5 K to 350 K
- Stability: ±10 mK (10–250 K), ±20 mK (251–350 K), ±50 mK below 10 K
- Cryocooler: SHI RDK-408D2 with 1 W cooling power at 4.2 K
Flexible probe arm configuration
- Up to 6 interchangeable arms:
- DC arms with Triax connectors
- RF arms (K-type, up to 40 GHz)
- Optical arms (IR/VIS and UV/VIS fiber optics)
- Custom multi-probe wedge arms (fabricated per sample)
Precision measurement equipment
- Lake Shore Model 81 Synchronous Source Measure System
- Keysight B1500 Semiconductor Device Parameter Analyzer with various modules
- Keysight LCR E4980A Meter
- Optional Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) available
Customizable sample holders
- Standard: copper or electronically isolated copper plates
- Optional: fully electrically isolated holders or custom-machined designs
- Electrical biasing supported for DC measurements
Advanced temperature control
- Dual Lake Shore Model 336 controllers
- Cernox sensors at the sample stage for accurate thermal feedback
QITT Testing Facility
The facility is an embodiment of TNO's mission: it allows us to make use of our knowledge and expertise to support the industry in validating their products and services, and ensuring their competitiveness. The more mature components can become, the better it is for the entire quantum ecosystem.
QITT is designed to eliminate barriers in the engineering cycle and make crucial testing technology available and affordable, even for small or new players in the industry. As an independent research organisation, TNO expects no IP rights for innovations tested at QITT.
In short, QITT can test, measure and validate quantum technology innovations taking place in the Netherlands – or in Europe. Need to test or validate your quantum device or want to find out more? Contact QITT today.
Contact us
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Rick Wasserman
Functie:Project Manager Quantum Technology-
Standplaats:Delft - Stieltjesweg
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Email:Email Rick
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Weronika Slominska
Functie:Business Developer Quantum Technology-
Standplaats:Delft - Stieltjesweg
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Email:Email Weronika
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