Hybrid Silicon Photonics for Low-Cost High-Bandwidth Link Applications

Abstract EN

Current discrete optical solutions for high data-rate link applications, even with potentially high manufacturing volumes, are too costly.

Highly integrated, multifunction modules are a key part of the solution, reducing size and cost while providing improved reliability.

Silicon, with its proven manufacturability and reliability, offers a solid foundation for building a cost-efficient path to successful products.

In this paper, recent work on the development of silicon photonic enabling components for multichannel high data-rate links is presented.