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Connecting to Qdac 1 by Qdevil in Python

Instrument Card

The original and popular QDAC from QDevil is a high-precision low-noise computer-controlled voltage generator designed for DC and low-frequency control of high impedance devices, such as gates in quantum electronics and quantum computer qubits. It also comes in a “high-current” version which can source up to 10 mA, for example for flux biasing of superconducting qubits. In addition to precise and stable voltage output, the QDAC can measure output currents, for example, to detect leaking gates or shorted bonding wires. The QDAC originates from the laboratories of the Center for Quantum Devices at the University of Copenhagen, where it is used for quantum computing research. The QDAC has 24 channels and offers a cost-effective way of getting many high-quality D/A converter channels.

Qdac 1

Device Specification: here

Manufacturer card: QDEVIL

QDEVIL

Founded in 2016, QDevil is an international quantum technology company focused on developing and manufacturing auxiliary electronics and specialized components, operating from mK to room temperature. The mission is to accelerate research and development in quantum electronics labs. To fulfill the mission QDevil helps customers around the world by supplying world-class auxiliary electronics.

  • Headquarters: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
  • Yearly Revenue (millions, USD): 2
  • Vendor Website: here

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Connect to the Qdac 1 in Python

Read our guide for turning Python scripts into Flojoy nodes.

PROTOCOLS > SCPI

📄 IDN

Query a device's identity through the universal *IDN? SCPI command.

📄 MEASURE VOLTAGE

Query an instrument's measured output voltage, such as a DMM or power supply.

📄 SCPI WRITE

Write a SCPI command to a connected bench-top instrument and return the result.