Pulse CertifiedProgram
The OEM certification for pulse-level quantum control. Validate low-level access capabilities for advanced applications.
Beyond gate-level abstractions. Direct control over the physical layer.
What is Pulse Certified?
Pulse Certified extends QCOS Compatible certification to validate pulse-level control capabilities. Certified backends expose calibration data, accept custom pulse schedules, and support advanced control protocols.
Pulse Scheduling
Direct control over pulse timing, amplitude, and phase for custom gate implementations.
Calibration Access
Read and override calibration parameters for fine-tuned control.
Custom Gate Synthesis
Define arbitrary unitary gates with optimal pulse sequences.
Dynamical Decoupling
Advanced error suppression through optimized pulse sequences.
Measurement Control
Configure measurement timing, discrimination thresholds, and integration windows.
Real-time Feedback
Mid-circuit measurement with conditional pulse sequences.
Why Pulse-Level Control?
Gate-level abstractions are great for portability, but they hide optimization opportunities. Pulse-level access unlocks:
- 10-100x gate fidelity improvement
Custom calibration for your specific circuits
- Native operations
Implement gates not in the standard basis set
- Error suppression
Custom DD sequences tuned to your noise profile
- Research flexibility
Full control for developing new protocols
Abstraction Layers
ACOS Pulse Test Suite
8 additional tests beyond ISA conformance to validate pulse-level capabilities.
Pulse Certified Backends
Backends that have passed both ISA and Pulse certification tests.
Pulse Control Use Cases
Advanced applications that benefit from direct pulse-level access.
Variational Algorithms
Optimize pulse parameters directly for VQE, QAOA, and other variational circuits.
Error Mitigation
Implement custom error suppression strategies beyond standard DD sequences.
Quantum Optimal Control
Deploy GRAPE, CRAB, and other optimal control methods for gate synthesis.
Hamiltonian Simulation
Direct Hamiltonian evolution with analog pulse control.
Quantum Sensing
High-precision measurements with optimized pulse sequences.
Research & Development
Full access for developing new quantum algorithms and protocols.
Certification Tiers
Pulse Certified is an add-on to QCOS Compatible certification.
QCOS Compatible
Gate-level conformance certification
- 10 ACOS-ISA conformance tests
- Public registry listing
- QCOS Compatible badge
- Signed evidence bundle
- 12 months validity
+ Pulse Certified
Pulse-level control certification add-on
- 8 ACOS Pulse tests
- Pulse Certified badge
- Priority certification queue
- OEM partner listing
- Dedicated support channel
ISA + Pulse Bundle available — Contact sales for combined certification packages with volume discounts.
Ready for Pulse Certification?
Join the growing list of vendors offering pulse-level access to QCOS users. Differentiate your hardware with premium certification.