Mouser Explores the Future of Quantum Computing and Its Potential to Transform Engineering

DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 11, 2026--

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, today announced the latest installment of its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, A Quantum Leap in Computer Processing. This installment explores the emerging field of quantum computing and examines how the principles of quantum mechanics could unlock new computational capabilities for solving problems that remain difficult for conventional computing architectures.

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Unlike traditional computers, quantum computers leverage quantum-mechanical phenomena, such as superposition, entanglement, and interference, to perform calculations in fundamentally different ways. While today's quantum systems still face challenges with error rates and scalability, rapid advances in qubit development and quantum error correction are bringing the technology closer to practical applications. Engineers and researchers are exploring the potential of quantum computing to accelerate advances in optimization, materials discovery, artificial intelligence, cryptography, and drug development. This EIT series brings together industry experts, educational resources, and real-world use cases to help engineers prepare for the next generation of computing innovation.

"Quantum computing represents one of the most exciting frontiers in modern engineering," said Jeff Newell, President of Mouser. "This technology, while still evolving, has the potential to redefine what is computationally possible. Through this installment of Empowering Innovation Together, engineers can get a better understanding of both the promise and the practical realities of quantum systems as they move from research labs toward real-world applications."

In The Tech Between Us podcast, Raymond Yin, Director of Technical Content at Mouser, is joined by Daniel Gottesman, physicist, pioneer in quantum error correction, and Brin Family Endowed Professor of Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Maryland. Together, they explore the foundational concepts of quantum computing while discussing current hardware architectures, key technical challenges, and the field's future trajectory.

"Quantum computing is often discussed as a future technology, but significant engineering progress is happening today," said Yin. "In this episode, we unpack what quantum computers can realistically do, the hurdles that remain, and how advances in areas such as quantum error correction are helping move the technology closer to meaningful real-world impact."

In addition to the podcast, the EIT series includes an in-depth video, technical articles, a topic-related infographic, and subscriber-exclusive content examining the state of quantum computing and its emerging applications. Featured resources include an exploration of qubits, Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) systems, error correction, optimization, AI/ML, and post-quantum security. Readers will also have access to a case study examining how quantum annealers are accelerating drug discovery by enabling researchers to explore vast chemical design spaces more efficiently. By examining both the opportunities and limitations of quantum technologies, the series provides engineers with valuable insights into one of the most transformative areas of computing research.

Established in 2015, Mouser's Empowering Innovation Together program is one of the most recognized educational programs in the electronic components industry. To learn more, visit https://www.mouser.com/empowering-innovation/quantum-computing/ and follow Mouser on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

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As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products. Mouser's customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers' designs, Mouser's website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information.

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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting below their records on Tuesday, while oil prices keep swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.

The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, slipping further away from its all-time high set on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 100 points, or 0.2%, as of 1:32 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.6%.

The action was more unsettled in the oil market, where the price for a barrel of Brent crude briefly jumped above $90 in the morning before falling back below $87. It was most recently at $88.77, up 1.2% from Monday’s settlement price.

Such swings have become typical since the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February, which led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and kept much of the world’s oil pent up in the Middle East. Last month alone, Brent’s price veered between $72 and $102 per barrel.

Higher oil prices make inflation worse, and they’ve sent the average cost for a gallon of regular gasoline to $4.01, according to AAA. That’s up from less than $3.14 a year ago, though it’s down from last week’s nearly $4.09.

That has Wall Street’s attention focused on Wednesday, when the U.S. government will release the latest monthly reading on inflation. Economists expect it to show inflation remains high but that it decelerated to 3.4% in July from 3.5% in June.

That could help the Federal Reserve, whose members are notably split on whether they should be raising the country’s interest rates to keep a lid on inflation. While higher rates could help slow the increases of prices on store shelves, they would also slow the overall U.S. economy by making it more expensive for U.S. households and businesses to borrow money. They would also undercut prices for stocks and other investments.

Traders are betting on a coin flip’s chance that the Fed will raise its main interest rate at its next meeting in September, according to data from CME Group. If it does, that would be the first increase in more than three years. It also could anger President Donald Trump, who has been lobbying for lower interest rates.

Treasury yields have jumped since the war with Iran because of higher oil prices and worries about inflation, sending long-term mortgage rates to their highest levels in a year.

The 10-year Treasury yield eased back Tuesday, falling to 4.69% from 4.72% late Monday. But it remains well above its 3.97% level from before the war with Iran.

On Wall Street, Cardinal Health rose 0.9% after becoming the latest big U.S. company to report a stronger profit for the spring than analysts expected.

Businesses have blown past analysts’ forecasts, which Wall Street loves because stock prices tend to follow the path of corporate profits over the long term.

Aramark, the food company and facilities manager, rallied 8.9% after reporting stronger profit and revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected.

They helped offset a drop of 20.1% for On Holding. The Swiss sneaker company also topped analysts' forecasts for profit in the latest quarter. But it gave a forecast for upcoming revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations, while saying it does not want to slash prices to drum up more sales.

Intel slipped 0.4% after it said it would sell $20 billion of its stock at $95 per share. That’s up from the $15 billion that it said it would sell the day before, and such moves dilute the ownership stakes of people who already own Intel stock.

Intel plans to use the cash it’s raising for investments to take advantage of the boom in demand for artificial-intelligence technology.

In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.1% for one of the world’s bigger moves.

AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed to this report.

A general view shows the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

A TV cameraman prepares to film near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A dealer walks past near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A dealer stands near the screens showing the foreign exchange rates at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

An employee walks past near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)