optical interconnects

Applications and Research

Luxtera to offer high-performance silicon photonics platform with TSMC

By Matthew Peach

Luxtera, a pioneer in silicon photonics developments, has partnered with TSMC for next-generation silicon photonics manufacturing. This cooperation enables key technologies for future cloud, mobile infrastructure, enterprise, and high-performance computing platforms. The companies are together developing what they are calling “an innovative silicon photonics technology platform” intended to more than double optical link performance while […]

News and Business

Photonics components developer Optoscribe opens new facility in Scotland

By Matthew Peach

Livingston, Scotland-based company Optoscribe, a global supplier of glass-based integrated photonic components, is pleased to announce it has opened a new facility to accommodate rapid growth and future expansion plans. The new 7,400 square foot building includes a Class 1,000 laser processing clean room and a Class 10,000 assembly, characterisation, test & assembly clean room. […]

News and Business

Board-level optical interconnect sales will generate $5.6 bn by 2022

By Matthew Peach

Market analyst CIR forecasts that sales of board-level optical interconnects will reach $5.6 billion by 2022, up from $696 m in 2017. Its report “Opportunities in Board-Level Optical Interconnects: Optics-Enabled Circuit Boards, Optical Engines and Optical Backplanes”, the analyst says much of the growth will come from an entirely new class of MSA-compliant optical boards […]

News and Business

IDT to acquire GigPeak for $3.08 per share valuing deal at $250 million

By Matthew Peach

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) and GigPeak have signed an agreement for IDT to acquire GigPeak for a total cash consideration of $3.08 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $250 million. The acquisition of GigPeak will provide IDT with a highly regarded optical interconnect product and technology business that is complementary to IDT’s leadership position […]

Technologies and Products

US Conec launches next-gen PRIZM interface for 25+ Gbps

By Matthew Peach

US Conec, a developer of high-density optical interconnects, has launched its next-generation PRIZM LightTurn mechanical-optical interface, optimized for 25+ Gbps VCSEL-based links. Used in embedded module applications, the MOI is designed for efficient coupling between on-board active components and US Conec’s PRIZM LightTurn connector, which utilizes expanded beam-lensed ferrule technology. Photonics West 2017 US Conec […]