XHV technology in next-generation IonQ vacuum system miniaturizes room temperature operation, advances practical quantum computing design, and reduces energy costs.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced the completion of its next-generation ion trap vacuum package prototype intended to realize smaller, more compact, room temperature quantum systems. The company has completed a state-of-the-art assembly chamber capable of manufacturing miniaturized ion trap vacuum packages that can sustain Extreme High Vacuum (XHV) – levels that are comparable to the vacuum levels found on the surface of the Moon.

IonQ’s innovative approach aims to allow quantum systems to operate without any cryogenically enhanced vacuum, leading to a material reduction in energy consumption and, in turn, computational energy costs. The miniaturized and simplified components resulting from this approach are designed to be modular and replaceable – greatly reducing complexity and maintenance overhead. In addition, this approach supports IonQ’s focus on enterprise-grade capabilities to accelerate system manufacturability, installation, and maintenance.

“Compact room temperature XHV is a key enabling component technology on our roadmap, and we expect it to result in simpler, smaller, and far more robust systems as we scale up performance, scale down size, and increase production volume for real-world applications,” said Dean Kassmann, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technology for IonQ. “Designing miniaturized ion trap packages that can achieve high vacuum underscores our commitment to breaking technical boundaries as we deliver enterprise-grade quantum computers.”

A key technical innovation achieved by the company was assembling an ultra-small ion trap vacuum package, within a larger high-vacuum assembly chamber, to help drive performance and operational benefits. In addition, this innovation will help drive the future elimination of industry standard vacuum pumps from within the quantum computer itself. The new ion trap vacuum package employs modern techniques to enable high pumping rates with no moving parts. This achievement relied on novel approaches to material selection, optics, welding, and micro-scale manufacturing not previously applied to trapped ion quantum computing.

IonQ’s XHV advancements complement the company’s other recently announced technology initiatives, including a collaboration with NKT Photonics to integrate innovative optical subsystems into future IonQ quantum computers and a partnership with the world-renowned imec organization to develop photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and chip-scale ion trap technology.

For more information about how IonQ is driving performance, scale, and enterprise-grade quantum computing and networking solutions, visit www.ionq.com.

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. is a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes’ 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In’s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com.

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