QKD Systems
Multiplexed QKD System MU
Optimum QKD performance, easy integration
Quantum computing is threatening to render public key encryption techniques insecure, with data in transit particularly vulnerable to attack. QKD (Quantum Key Distribution) provides the answer, enabling quantum-safe cryptography across fibre networks.
QKD normally requires separate dark fibres dedicated solely to carrying quantum signals. But with Toshiba’s Multiplexed QKD System MU, you can easily integrate QKD on to existing data carrying fibres – and without any compromise to performance.
Deployed over an existing single fibre or a fibre pair, the MU QKD System uses O-band WDM technology to overlay quantum signals with network data, eradicating the need for an additional dark fibre. This true co-existence between QKD and data dramatically reduces the CAPEX and OPEX costs involved in delivering quantum-safe encryption.
With simple setup, auto-alignment, real-time optimisation and high key rates, Multiplexed QKD System MU ensures operators are set up to deliver QKD across their networks.
Ultimate quantum security, all on the fibre you already have.
Highlights
Features & Benefits
Quantum-safe networking with easy integration
Toshiba’s MU system reduces the CAPEX costs and complexity of deploying QKD by eliminating the need for additional dark fibre. Using WDM, MU enables QKD signals to co-exist on fibre carrying multiple 10 Gb/s or 100 Gb/s classical data channels by multiplexing the O-band QKD signal with C-band data services.
Ultimate security
All Toshiba QKD systems use an efficient implementation of BB84, the first and most rigorously studied QKD protocol, proven secure through years of research. The BB84 protocol provides inherent protection from quantum computers and any future advances in mathematics.
Incredibly Stable. Incredibly Reliable.
At Toshiba, we’ve pioneered active stabilisation technology that allows our QKD systems to distribute key material continuously, in challenging operating conditions, without any user intervention. This avoids the need for recalibration of the system due to temperature-induced changes in the fibre lengths.
The reliability and stability of our QKD systems has been demonstrated in numerous deployments. In fact, at a theoretical level, the probability of key failure using our technology is < 1 x 10-10 – equivalent to less than once every 30,000 years.
Metro-scale networking of QKD and data services
The MU system offers unprecedented, metro-scale transmission distances of 80 km+ while transmitting QKD and data services on the same fibre, thanks to its exceptionally high optical loss budget (30 dB).
Simple setup…
Our Multiplexed QKD Systems are easy to get up and running, with built-in add/drop filters for simple integration into existing fibre networks. This means all user traffic can be passed through without any additional multiplexing hardware. Once positioned in a standard 19″ rack mount, the QKD hardware offers automated start-up and real-time optimisation thanks to active stabilisation technology.
…and easy operation
A user-friendly interface, accessed through a web-browser, provides real-time and historical performance data.
Key management & delivery system
Toshiba’s REST-based Key Management System provides efficient and reliable key storage and delivery. It uses ETSI industry standards, so it’s compatible with leading encryptor vendors and other applications.
Class-leading key rates
Toshiba’s REST-based Key Management System provides efficient and reliable key storage and delivery. It uses ETSI industry standards, so it’s compatible with leading encryptor vendors and other applications.
Specifications
- Key Exchange Protocol
- Toshiba T12 protocol (efficient BB84 protocol with decoy states and phase encoding)
- Quantum Wavelength
- 1310 nm (O-band)
- Fibre requirement
- Single fibre pair or single bi-directional fibre
- Multiplexing Compatibility
- Option to multiplex C-band high-bandwidth customer data (with up to +20 dBm total launch power)
- Secure Key Rate
- 300 kb/s at 10 dB channel loss
- Maximum loss (using ideal SM fibre)
- 30 dB specified loss budget
- Maximum Range (using ideal SM fibre)
- 90 km+
- Detection Technology
- Proprietary self-differencing semiconductor detectors
- Security Parameter
- Key failure probability < 1 x 10-10, corresponding to less than once in 30,000 years
- Monitoring Functions
- SNMP v2 & v3, GUI, CLI
- Key Management
- Key Management System (key generation, key storage, proactive/on-demand key delivery). System supporting GS QKD 014 industry standard key delivery API
- Standards
- CE, UKCA: EN 55032:2015+A11, EN 55035:2017+A11, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 63000:2018. 62638-1:2014, IEC 62638-1:2020, BS EN 60825-1:2014, IEC 60825-2:2010,FCC: 47 CFR, Part 15, FDA: 21 CFR, Part J
- Dimensions
- Standard 19’’ rack mount (3U height)