Aluminum oxide PICs are gaining attention for their broad wavelength coverage, low optical losses, and support for on-chip optical amplification. In this discussion, Steve Stoffels, the CEO of Aluvia Photonics, explains where the platform fits and how teams can design with it.
Photoresist, a light-sensitive material, is essential in photolithography for transferring intricate circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers. This article explores positive vs. negative photoresists, detailing their chemical mechanisms, processing parameters, and performance traits.
Aluminum oxide PICs are gaining attention for their broad wavelength coverage, low optical losses, and support for on-chip optical amplification. In this discussion, Steve Stoffels, the CEO of Aluvia Photonics, explains where the platform fits and how teams can design with it.
XIVER's Sreekanth Chirayath on why photonic innovations fail on the production line and how designing for manufacturing from the start changes the outcome.
Aluminum oxide PICs are gaining attention for their broad wavelength coverage, low optical losses, and support for on-chip optical amplification. In this discussion, Steve Stoffels, the CEO of Aluvia Photonics, explains where the platform fits and how teams can design with it.
XIVER's Sreekanth Chirayath on why photonic innovations fail on the production line and how designing for manufacturing from the start changes the outcome.
Aluminum oxide PICs are gaining attention for their broad wavelength coverage, low optical losses, and support for on-chip optical amplification. In this discussion, Steve Stoffels, the CEO of Aluvia Photonics, explains where the platform fits and how teams can design with it.
XIVER's Sreekanth Chirayath on why photonic innovations fail on the production line and how designing for manufacturing from the start changes the outcome.
A discussion with New Origin CEO Twan Korthorst on why SiN is gaining popularity as an integrated photonics platform and how dedicated foundries can take PICs from prototype to production, creating new opportunities for startups and Global Photonics Engineering Contest 2026 participants.
A Q&A with Epiphany Design and Bright Photonics on transforming PIC concepts into manufacturable systems, with practical guidance for teams participating in the Global Photonics Engineering Contest 2026.
PhotonVentures explains how venture capital investors assess photonic chip startups, focusing on scalability, ecosystem alignment, and market readiness. They highlight key signals of investment readiness and the role of early validation opportunities like the Global Photonics Engineering Contest.
Indium phosphide (InP) enables fully integrated photonic chips with high performance and efficiency. As an InP foundry, SMART Photonics supports the transition from design to scalable production through mature platforms and proven design flows.
How can photonic integrated circuits push the limits of sensing systems? Join PhotonDelta's Global Photonics Engineering Contest and develop sensing technologies of the future.
A new technique using ultrasound waves to activate light-emitting nanoparticles could be used to manipulate cell signals or facilitate light-based medical treatments in the future.
Datacom and AI infrastructure demands are rapidly driving the growth of integrated photonics. Philippe Soussan from imec explains his perspective on the recent developments and how he expects the industry to evolve in the next few years.
Learn how compact methane sensors use TDLAS, 1.6 µm detection, and InGaAs photodiodes to deliver stable, repeatable sub-ppm CH₄ measurements in industrial environments.
Light-emitting structures that curl off the chip surface could enable advanced displays, high-speed optical communications, and larger-scale quantum computers.