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Read SemiWiki's recently published ‘CEO Interview’ with Dr. Adam Carter

SemiWiki’s insightful ‘CEO Interview’ with Dr. Adam Carter, by Daniel Nenni, describes OpenLight’s unique technology and business model.

“We enable our customers to create Photonic ASICs (PASICs Photonic Application Specific Integrated Circuits) rather than optical subassemblies,” explains Adam. “We do not manufacture products, instead, we provide design assistance to customers who lack expertise in silicon photonics. Additionally, we license access to a Process Design Kit (PDK) for customers to create their own PASICs. The intellectual property (IP) required to do this now includes over 350 patents and growing.

“OpenLight’s platform enables companies to design and manufacture at scale, which is crucial as the industry faces increasing demand in markets such as data centers, AI/ML, and high-performance computing (HPC). Our technology also enhances the performance, scalability, and manufacturability of critical photonic components, including waveguides, splitters, modulators, and photodetectors.”

The article goes on to look at how OpenLight meets customer needs for reliability and scalability; the license-based business model giving open access to its PDK; the 800G solutions offered; and its expanding, 1.6T CWDM portfolio.

Read the full article...

More Press releases

Modulation beyond 200G for AI/ML and Ethernet applications.
Apr 2024

Modulation beyond 200G for AI/ML and Ethernet applications.

OpenLight’s Post Deadline Paper Th4C.8 at this year’s OFC, covering Modulation beyond 200G, was an exhibition highlight.

Modulation beyond 200G for AI/ML and Ethernet applications.
Dr. Steven Alleston discusses ‘Heterogeneous Integration in Silicon Photonics’ at Optica's online meeting.
Jan 2026

Dr. Steven Alleston discusses ‘Heterogeneous Integration in Silicon Photonics’ at Optica's online meeting.

Join us for the OpenLight sponsored, Optica Online Industry Meeting, where Dr. Steven Alleston, Director of Business Development, and other leading…

Dr. Steven Alleston discusses ‘Heterogeneous Integration in Silicon Photonics’ at Optica's online meeting.
OpenLight to Showcase Breakthrough III-V Heterogenous Integrated Silicon Photonics Innovations and Production Capabilities for AI, Cloud, and High Speed Networking at OFC 2026
Mar 2026

OpenLight to Showcase Breakthrough III-V Heterogenous Integrated Silicon Photonics Innovations and Production Capabilities for AI, Cloud, and High Speed Networking at OFC 2026

OpenLight to Showcase Breakthrough III-V Heterogenous Integrated Silicon Photonics Innovations and Production Capabilities for AI, Cloud, and High Speed Networking at OFC 2026