Central News Agency (CNA) - Electronic manufacturing services provider Compal announced today at an investor conference that its President, Stephen Chen, provided an update on its quantum computing business. Chen stated that Compal is currently collaborating with partner SEEQC to develop a "qubit control system" that simplifies wiring design and reduces costs. The first version of the system is expected to be launched and tested in the second half of this year, with an estimated testing period of 1 to 3 years. Chen explained that the collaboration between Compal and quantum computing company SEEQC operates on a highly specialized division of labor. SEEQC possesses robust technology in quantum and superconducting interconnects, while Compal assists with the development of certain system hardware and software components. The qubit control system requires hardware, software, and services to meet customized needs across different technological approaches. Regarding the future application architecture of quantum computers, Chen stated that quantum computers will not operate in isolation but will integrate with current artificial intelligence (AI) servers to form a hybrid operating model. AI servers will be responsible for task allocation, while quantum computers will handle high-speed computing tasks to enhance overall performance. Compal CTO, Li Sheng-hung, further elaborated that the "qubit control system" currently under development by Compal's primary task is to control the operation of qubits, which is a system-level integration. Regardless of whether the mainstream quantum computer technology in the future is superconducting or trapped-ion, the internal control logic of the system will be similar. Li revealed that Compal will initially focus on designing semiconductor-based quantum computers, fine-tuning internal hardware and software. The system is currently progressing according to its planned schedule and has entered the system integration phase. After the launc