Archer Materials receives advanced sensor prototype

Quantum technologies developer Archer Materials has received prototypes of its tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensors from its foundry partner, MultiDimension Technology (MDT).

Archer is sending the TMR sensor prototypes which are used in data centres, automotive, medical devices, and internet-of-things (“IoT”) and consumer electronics to its research partner in an Australian university for characterisation.

The company will then begin engaging with potential customers to obtain their feedback, to enhance the TMR sensors’ performance.

TMR sensors are quantum magnetic sensors that are highly sensitive, have high bandwidth, and low power consumption compared to industry standard Hall effect sensors, which currently represent the industry standard.

The Executive Chair of Archer Greg English said: “The need to replace traditional sensing technology usage across large industries provides significant opportunity for Archer.

“Receiving this prototype from MDT is a first step in this process of developing our own TMR sensors, which we are bolstering with Archer’s quantum mechanics expertise.

“TMR sensors provide Archer with an opportunity to potentially generate revenue in the next one to two years and establish a market presence sooner, while building a diversified product line, including its quantum computing chip as part of the 12CQ project.”

Archer’s main focus is the development of a quantum computer chip.

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Picture: Archer Materials/Prototype TMR sensors received by Archer from MD