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In April 2016 EPIC signed an MoU with the LUX Photonics Consortium from Singapore to strengthen a collaboration and partnership among the members of both organizations. From 11-13 January, 15 EPIC members from Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, USA, and New Zealand joined a delegation trip consisting of 25 presentations, and company visits to GLOBALFOUNDRIES, DenseLight, Coherent, as well as NTU, NUS, EDB, and NRF. One of the highlights was certainly the visit of the 300mm automated fab of semiconductor foundry GLOBALFOUNDRIES. The level of automation and futuristic touch was impressive. On the academic and research side we visited the Nanyang Technological University, and the National University of Singapore. The meetings at the Economic Development Board and the National Research Foundation provided an overview of the funding models and priorities for Singapore.

The delegation event was free, sponsored by LUX Photonics Consortium and jointly organized with EPIC. The LUX Photonics Consortium in Singapore aims at fostering technology development among its members through close partnership with the local Universities (e.g. NTU and NUS) for the purpose of innovating new products or technologies that are enabled by photonics. In addition, LUX Photonics Consortium works towards establishing itself as a regional photonics academia and industry network in the South Asia. The event was focused on getting to know each, building a network of reliable quality contacts, develop a trustful relationship. In total there were, 40 technology experts and industry leaders attending, the participants were for the majority decision makers. A characteristic of EPIC events is the extensive opportunity to network. To match the scenery with the ambitions, we had a reception at the exclusive roof-top of the landmark building Marina Bay Sands with an impressive view of the Singapore skyline, and a lunch on the terrace on the 13th floor of the NRF (Prime Minister’s Office).

Participants represented companies along the entire photonics value chain and had different objectives. “The EPIC delegation to Singapore was amazing, it has been a great experience both from a technical/business perspective but also personal. Some of the contacts established will maybe result in accelerating our product development, or to jointly find new innovative ideas.” said Philippe Gastaldo, Product and R&D Director at unity SC.

Some participants were clearly impressed with the event: "In my almost 35 years in the optical business, I have never been a part of such an extraordinarily unique opportunity for networking and collaboration. The planning by EPIC in coordination with groups in Singapore could not have been more meticulous. I heartily look forward to being an EPIC delegate to many other parts of the world." said Mark Lutkowitz, Principal at fibeReality.

Future plans include delegations to South Africa, Brazil, China, Israel (26 February – 1 March 2017) specific regions in USA such as Florida, Québec, and also some European outreaches to Vilnius, Barcelona, Berlin, … If you would like to engage with an active network of photonics leaders, consider becoming member of EPIC. www.epic-assoc.com

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over 7 years ago

Re: Infinera Infinite Capacity Engine - sounds interesting...

POET Technologies Inc.

Infinera is not only competition but at the PIC International 2016 they were referred to as the "incumbent" of PIC technology. They have had a head start because of their products in Telecom. They, like everyone else, have been trying to move towards the data center but their PICs are expensive. It is this COST of their optical engines that leaves room for others like POET to beat them in the data center.

over 8 years ago

Re: Outstanding photodetector beats competition by multiples

POET Technologies Inc.

Thanks for being patient. I understand it now.

over 8 years ago

Re: Outstanding photodetector beats competition by multiples

POET Technologies Inc.

You're forgiven and yes you are wrong. I am invested in LWLG and have been for 5 years but I am also invested in POETF and have been for 3 years.

I am digging to understand the details of both techs. For LWLG, I have followed the science development for 30 years but am a loss to tell you what the business strategy is. As soon as I think I see where it's going, they do something out of left field.

POETF on the other hand is very different story, the momentum on the business side is what has drawn me in over the last few years so now I'm trying to piece together the scientific rational. There are many on here that post a lot of great DD, and I completely appreciate their efforts.

I have read POET's whitepaper on the DOES switch probably a dozen times but there is just something about the way it was written that leaves too many questions if you haven't been through the last decades of historical background. Trying to catch up in the formal literature is difficult too because understandably they haven't published all that much and trying to stitch together the right articles is a challenge.

On the bright side my understanding is growing and along with it my confidence in this investment. We all need to choose our investments carefully and these guys are helping me to gain confidence in my choice of POETF. I feel equally confident in LWLG but not because of the business strategy, in that case my confidence comes from the science.

over 8 years ago

Re: Outstanding photodetector beats competition by multiples

POET Technologies Inc.

I think I understand Suresh's statement in simple terms to mean: development cost once, use developed AOC many times for many wavelegths.

But for Silicon Photonics how is it different and why do you have to redevelop for every AOC?

I appologize if this bores some of you, but I have found it is simple details like this that can make a huge difference in my understanding of the intended strategies. As Rainer pointed out, sometimes there needs to be a deliberate push towards a common language.

over 8 years ago

Re: Outstanding photodetector beats competition by multiples

POET Technologies Inc.

Rickface I think you are confusing some of the terms here. Tuning is related to wavelength and maintaining tight control on spectral response. The POET VCSEL wavelength is set by QD particle size.

Yes, I am sure there are a lot of terms I am confusing. That's why I am asking. For example, your statement above raises more questions:

1. I do understand how QD particle size will set wavelength but I haven't seen much reference to POET QD details. I am having trouble finding that patent that you referenced from July 2015, is it in the link library?

2. Are the QD's an integral part of POET VCSEL's? Honestly, I was mistaken in thinking the wavelength was dictated by dimensional parameters.

3. Is temperature variation a significant variable?

over 8 years ago