QKD for quantum technology

Quantum key distribution systems, transceivers and modules for quantum-secure communication. QHUB lists 7 QKD products from 5 vendors including ID Quantique, Luxquanta, QNu, S-Fifteen Instruments and Toshiba.

QKD Systems

  • Armos (QNu Labs) — QNu
    Protocol: Decoy-based Differential Phase Reference · Max Distance: 150 km
  • Clavis XG — ID Quantique
    Protocol: BB84 with decoy state · Max Distance: 150 km
  • Clavis XGR — ID Quantique
    Protocol: BB84 with decoy state (time-bin encoding) · Max Distance: 150 km @ 30 dB (120 km @ 24 dB typical)
  • Long Distance QKD System (Toshiba) — Toshiba
    Protocol: BB84 with decoy states and phase encoding · Max Distance: 150 km+
  • Multiplexed QKD System (Toshiba) — Toshiba
    Protocol: BB84 with decoy states and phase encoding · Max Distance: 90 km+
  • Nova lq® (LuxQuanta) — Luxquanta
    Protocol: CV-QKD (Continuous Variable QKD) · Max Distance: 100 km

QKD Transceivers & Modules

  • QKD System v0.2 — S-Fifteen Instruments
    Module Type: Transceiver (TX + RX) · Protocol: Entanglement-based (BBM92)