Instruction-Directed MAC for Efficient Classical Communication in Scalable Multi-Chip Quantum Systems

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2510.27273v1
• Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:29:44 GMT
• Title: Instruction-Directed MAC for Efficient Classical Communication in Scalable Multi-Chip Quantum Systems
• Authors: Maurizio Palesi, Enrico Russo, Hamaad Rafique, Giuseppe Ascia, Davide Patti, Abhijit Das, Sergi Abadal,
• Abstract summary: We consider a wireless network-on-chip for implementing classical communication within cryogenic environments.<n>We propose the instruction-directed token MAC (ID-MAC) to predefine transmission schedules at compile time.<n>We show that ID-MAC reduces classical communication time by up to 70% and total execution time by up to 30-70%, while also extending effective system coherence.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Scalable quantum computing requires modular multi-chip architectures integrating multiple quantum cores interconnected through quantum-coherent and classical links. The classical communication subsystem is critical for coordinating distributed control operations and supporting quantum protocols such as teleportation. In this work, we consider a realization based on a wireless network-on-chip for implementing classical communication within cryogenic environments. Traditional token-based medium access control (MAC) protocols, however, incur latency penalties due to inefficient token circulation among inactive nodes. We propose the instruction-directed token MAC (ID-MAC), a protocol that leverages the deterministic nature of quantum circuit execution to predefine transmission schedules at compile time. By embedding instruction-level information into the MAC layer, ID-MAC restricts token circulation to active transmitters, thereby improving channel utilization and reducing communication latency. Simulations show that ID-MAC reduces classical communication time by up to 70% and total execution time by up to 30-70%, while also extending effective system coherence. These results highlight ID-MAC as a scalable and efficient MAC solution for future multi-chip quantum architectures.

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