Photonect introduced a SiO₂-based mode converter, designed directly into the chip layout as part of the foundry fabrication process. These mode converters are permanent, passive optical structures that act as a transitional waveguide—matching the mode size and profile between the fiber and the on-chip waveguide, dramatically reducing coupling loss.

Photonect is proud to announce that we have been awarded a $1.25 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance the development of our PIX-Attach machine

Virtual Reality (VR) has pushed GPUs to their limits. High latency, excessive power consumption, and processing inefficiencies are bottlenecks preventing the next leap in immersive experiences. Photonic chips, which process data using light instead of electricity, are emerging as a superior alternative. 

An optical transceiver is a device that transmits and receives optical signals, converting data between electrical and optical formats. Unlike traditional copper-based connections, optical transceivers use light to send data over fiber, allowing for higher bandwidth and longer transmission distances. 

Integrated photonics (SiPh) provides the backbone for photonic memory by enabling efficient light-based data transfer within chips. By using photonic interconnects instead of traditional metal wiring, data can move with near-zero latency across the chip, unlocking new levels of performance. 

Check out our video to see how we’re revolutionizing fiber-to-chip attachment- no glue, no fixtures, just innovation!