Product Overview
Q*Bird delivers advanced equipment for building scalable quantum networks, that allows users to generate and exchange quantum keys securely.
Because of the fundamental principles of quantum physics, Q*Bird systems ensure that any attempt to intercept or eavesdrop on the keys, whether by conventional methods or even a quantum computer, will be immediately detected. This keeps your data fully protected, both today and in the quantum-powered future.
MDI QKD Falqon® Series
The Falqon series consists of three main elements: End Node, Quantum Optical Switch and Center Hub. Many End Nodes can be connected to one Center Hub. Each pair of End Nodes connected to the same Center Hub can generate QKD keys, which remain secret from all other devices in the network.
Each End Node (MQT4000s) is directly connected to the Center Hub via a pair of optical fibers and can generate quantum keys with any other End Node in the network. Quantum Optical Switches (MQS4000s) can be placed around a network to form the optical fabric and transport qubits to their destination. Center Hubs (MQX4000s) are present only to establish quantum connectivity between the End Nodes, forming a multipoint-to-multipoint network between many End Nodes and devices.
Secret QKD keys are never present in the Center Hub. The Center Hub never has access to any sensitive data. This is made possible by the next-generation quantum protocols in Q*Bird devices.
MQT4000
The MQT4000 is a End Node in the Falqon series. It acts as a quantum information transmitter in a Falqon network. The MQT4000 has user interfaces available to extract the generated quantum key from the QKD protocol.
MQX4000
The MQX4000 is the Center Hub in the Falqon series. It can be used to connect multiple End Nodes (MQT4000) in a Falqon network. The MQX4000 acts as a connecting station that establishes the quantum link between other devices.
MQS4000
The MQS4000 is the quantum-compatible Optical Switch in the Falqon series. It facilitates the optical transport layer in a Falqon network. The MQS4000 acts as a switch station to facilitate the distribution of quantum data and QKD keys between End Nodes.
Q*Bird Quantum Domain Controller (QDC)
The Q*Bird Quantum Domain Controller (QDC) is a web-based platform for centralized control and monitoring of a Q*Bird Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network. It is designed for efficient network-wide quantum network management.
Designed as a centralized, user-friendly GUI application, the QDC eliminates the need for complex, manual, device-by-device configuration, reducing the risk of human error and accelerating network deployment.
With the QDC, one can configure, monitor and manage all of Q*Bird’s MDI QKD Falqon® Series devices from a single interface, ensuring consistent, secure and efficient operation across the entire network.
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
Q*Bird is the first to commercially offer equipment to implement a new, secure type of quantum network. Such a network can connect multiple users through a Center Hub in a cost-effective and scalable way, which can provide a secure data connection between many users be protected against eavesdropping.
Eavesdropping on communication systems by malicious parties can lead to significant financial losses, disruption of critical business operations or physical damage. Our quantum communication infrastructure guarantees a connection protected against eavesdropping and will further enhance the logistics chains of the vital infrastructure on the European continent.
Our technology is based on a special implementation of quantum key distribution (QKD). This type of QKD uses a Center Hub to connect users who want to exchange secure communications. A user device will need a connection to just the Center Hub to establish a QKD key with any other User Node in the network. This makes our QKD technology very suitable for scaling up to a many user network. Moreover, the user devices do not contain any quantum measurement devices, making the scalability of our QKD network also cost effective.
