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Hybrid Laser Design Module
The Hybrid Laser Design Module is built to accelerate the development of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) projects. The module is platform-agnostic, and it works with all photonic platforms: Silicon Photonics (SiPh), Silicon Nitride (SiN), Aluminium Oxide, Polymer, Silica, and Lithium Niobate and others.
What Are the Benefits
A Ready-to-Integrate Solution
Versatility
Supports a wide range of wavelengths, power levels, and tunability ranges to meet various application needs.
Fast and Scalable
Uses commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) gain sections sourced directly from wafers, ensuring rapid deployment and scalability
Verified and Reliable
Fully tested and packaged using Assembly Design Kits (ADK) to ensure high yield and performance.
Future-Proof
Adaptable to evolving hybrid integration needs, including modulators and detectors.
More Benefits
Built by photonic laser experts
With years of experience in hybrid tunable laser integration, we’ve seen what works — and what doesn’t. This module translates our knowledge into a practical, hands-on toolkit, ready for your next PIC development.
Reduce design risk with validated architectures
Save time — up to 10 times faster design cycle
Minimize the design iteration cycles
Confidently move to production
The Answers to your Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hybrid Laser Design Module?
The Hybrid Laser Design Module is a ready-to-integrate laser building block for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). Instead of designing a laser architecture from scratch, PIC designers can integrate this pre-developed module directly into their chip layout, significantly simplifying laser integration in photonic systems.
Why would I use a laser design module instead of designing a laser from scratch?
Designing a hybrid laser for a PIC can take significant time and expertise. The Hybrid Laser Design Module provides a validated architecture that allows designers to integrate a laser source without going through the full laser design process. This helps reduce development time, minimize design risks, and accelerate the overall PIC project.
Who is the Hybrid Laser Design Module intended for?
The module is primarily intended for:
- PIC designers developing integrated photonic systems
- Research teams working on photonic integrated circuits
- Companies developing sensing, communication, or quantum photonic technologies
- Engineers who need an integrated laser source but do not specialize in laser design
What does “hybrid laser” mean in this context?
A hybrid laser typically combines different material platforms within a PIC to achieve laser emission. For example, gain materials may be integrated with passive photonic waveguide platforms to create an efficient on-chip laser source.
How does the Hybrid Laser Design Module speed up PIC development?
By providing a pre-designed and validated laser architecture, the module removes one of the most complex parts of PIC development. Instead of designing, simulating, and validating a laser structure, engineers can integrate the module directly into their design workflow and move faster toward fabrication and testing.
Is the Hybrid Laser Design Module compatible with different PIC platforms?
Yes. The module is designed to be platform-agnostic, meaning it can be adapted for integration within different photonic platforms and fabrication technologies.
What applications can benefit from this laser module?
Integrated laser sources are essential in many photonic applications, including:
- Optical communication systems
- Photonic sensing technologies
- Quantum photonics research
- Test and measurement equipment
- Integrated spectroscopy systems
Can the module be customized for specific PIC designs?
Yes. While the module provides a ready-to-integrate laser architecture, it can be adapted or optimized depending on the PIC platform and the requirements of the specific application.
How can I start using the Hybrid Laser Design Module?
To use the module in a PIC project, you can contact the Epiphany team to discuss your application, platform, and integration requirements. We can guide you through the process of integrating the module into your design. We are now offering the possibility for a free demo request, so you can try this solution directly into your set-up. Request the Hybrid Laser Design Module Demo here.
What Else We Offer
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PIC Design
With over 35 years of experience in PIC Design, Epiphany accompanies you from your first idea to the production of your personalized PIC.
Production Support
As an independent design house, Epiphany offers tailored support to help you choose the ideal foundry, packaging & testing partner for your project.
Foundry Enablement
Epiphany empowers foundries by offering PDK development, building block design, test and characterization support, and could act as partner in managing customer interactions.
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Our Journey Together
We can accompany you every step of the way, from your first idea to your final PIC. Our advantage of being a fabless design house allows us to tailor each step to your individual needs.
