Luceda Photonics and Aluvia Photonics release new process design platform
Luceda Photonics has announced a collaboration with Aluvia Photonics, the world’s first Al2O3 foundry for integrated photonics applications. This collaboration offers designers an advanced Process Design Kit (PDK) within the Luceda Photonics Design Platform, enabling access to the upcoming Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) runs at Aluvia Photonics.
Integrated photonics has been revolutionizing various industries, and aluminium oxide (Al2O3) has emerged as a promising material to further expand the possibilities in this field. With properties including a broad transparency window down to the ultraviolet and low propagation losses, aluminium oxide opens up new application possibilities, such as on-chip ion trapping.
The partnership between Luceda Photonics and Aluvia Photonics aims to provide designers and researchers with access to Aluvia’s Al2O3-based photonic technology, empowering them to pursue innovative photonic designs. By accessing a comprehensive PDK in the Luceda Photonics Design Platform, customers can leverage Luceda’s design tools to design their integrated photonic circuits and also take advantage of Aluvia Photonics' upcoming MPW runs.
“We are excited to partner with Aluvia Photonics to offer a comprehensive Photonic Design Kit for alumina-based integrated photonics," said Pieter Dumon, CTO of Luceda Photonics. “This collaboration enables our customers to access and leverage this new technology, offering a broad wavelength range and unlocking a whole world of new applications.”
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Luceda Photonics to develop our PDK and offer designers an integrated solution for designing Al2O3-based photonic circuits,” said Sonia Garcia Blanco, CEO of Aluvia Photonics. “By combining Luceda Photonics' design ecosystem with our cutting-edge Al2O3 technology, we aim to inspire customers to drive innovation and achieve new breakthroughs.”
