Fujitsu pointed out that in order to break through the limitations of traditional computing and technology, the industry is expecting more and more quantum operations. However, Quantum Computers, or Quantum Annealing Machines, still have their shortcomings. Department, therefore, the company will launch Digital Annealer technology.
It is reported that Fujitsu Digital Annealer uses Fujitsu's proprietary IC technology architecture and Quantum Computing's 1QBit's quantum algorithm, which has higher computational accuracy than the Quantum annealing currently available in the industry. It also has the advantages of digital circuits. The high flexibility in noise immunity and overall design allows it to operate stably at room temperature without the need for special cooling devices.
In other words, unlike the quantum annealing technology that can only be operated at absolute zero (-273.15°C) at present, the Fujitsu Digital Annealer can operate at normal room temperature to meet the current need for digital transformation or a large number of optimization algorithms. Applications such as molecular similarity in chemical/drug research, financial investment analysis, plant inventory management, highly personalized digital marketing, etc. In addition, Digital Annealer uses a fully connected design. Elements within the computer, that is, 1,024 independent bits, are free to exchange signals, which in turn can handle complex, large-scale problems.
Fujitsu has already demonstrated the practical application of quantum computing at the forum, including the use of traditional computer operations that require millions of years to complete the best solutions for logistics routes from dozens of locations, using the Digital Annealer Unit (DAU). In a few minutes to complete the operation.
Fujitsu pointed out that the unique feature of quantum computing lies in the ability to find the best solutions in many different solutions, such as managing the inventory of goods at various locations in the convenience store, and finding the shortest logistics route for each distribution car after the goods are sent. Fujitsu Digital Annealer technology is currently available in Japan and is expected to be rolled out to North America, Europe and Asia in the 2018 fiscal year.
In the future, Fujitsu plans to increase the Full-scale Links of Digital Annealer from 1,024 yuan to 8,192 bits, while increasing the precision from 16-bit to 64-bit (18.45 quintillion). Gradations); The DAU chip will use the COMS process for volume production, in response to more complex and larger-scale issues.