UK Team Collaborates To Evaluate Epitaxial Materials For Surface-coupled Lasers

On September 1, Sivers Photonics, a leading UK supplier of fiber optic communications and III-V semiconductor photonics devices, announced that it has received an initial order from Vector Photonics, a UK-based laser developer, for the evaluation of epitaxial materials for a new next-generation surface-coupled laser project.
The order, which includes laser fabrication and lifetime testing, will be the first time the two Glasgow-based companies mentioned above have worked together on a collaborative project, which will be fabricated on the advanced Sivers InP100 platform. The project is at the forefront of global laser technology development and Vector Photonics' choice to work with Sivers Photonics means it will be done entirely within the Scottish Photonics cluster.
Euan Livingston, Sales and Marketing Director at Vector Photonics, explains: "Vector Photonics operates a 'fabless' business model, outsourcing wafer manufacturing to semiconductor foundry partners around the world. Sivers Photonics is an ideal manufacturing partner for Vector Photonics in every way. In addition, the proximity of the business supports particularly close working relationships, with clear benefits for in-depth development and R&D work."
In addition, Euan Livingston added: "Vector Photonics' fabless business model has established and proven prototype, pre-production and production demand and volumes. It builds resilience, flexibility and scalability into our supply chain; enables rapid scaling; and allows the company to focus on developing IP for high value applications in datacom and wider markets.The order with Sivers Photonics has helped to establish the quality and lifetime testing required for our laser materials and is a key component."
Andy McKee, CTO and Interim Managing Director of Sivers Photonics, said, "We are delighted to be working with Vector Photonics on this project, leveraging our expertise to support the commercialization of the next generation of surface-coupled lasers while continuing to strengthen Scotland's position as a global leader in photonics with a strong position. Having successfully completed the wafer fabrication and test phases, and utilizing our proven foundry capabilities, we will enable Vector Photonics to serve customers at scale."
Anders Storm, CEO of Sivers Semiconductors, said, "Surface-coupled lasers offer excellent performance by reducing power, latency, size and cost and will be a great solution for the data center market.Sivers Photonics likes to support innovation, which makes the new partnership with Vector Photonics' new partnership a great match."