Oct 21 2010
Fujikura and the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) have collaborated to develop advanced silicon optical modulators for optical communication networks.
IME is a research institute and is a part of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), while Fujikura is a Japanese company that manufactures optical fiber communication cables, automotive and electronic components and optical instruments and components.
The team plans to develop and market the silicon optical device for Japan’s optical communications industry. The joint agreement will allow Fujikura to leverage IME’s silicon-based process infrastructure and design expertise to construct an integrated optical device that delivers high data rate.
Fujikura’s Executive Vice President, Takamasa Kato stated that the collaboration would speed up the development of affordable and efficient plug-and-play solution to link multiple systems to personal computers using the fiber optic lines. Kato added that IME provides next-generation silicon photonics prototyping service and CMOS research facilities on a cost-sharing platform.
Kato further added that the application of fully CMOS-compatible processes and silicon-on-insulator wafers in IME’s products would equalize the equipment investments that are normally occur with technology transition.