SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 11, 2026Interesting Engineering

New US smart platform speeds development of 1.6T photonic chips for data centers

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OpenLight and Tower Semiconductor have expanded their photonics design platform by releasing a Process Design Kit through Cadence's design tools, making it easier for engineers to build advanced photonic chips. The platform targets 400G and 1.6T optical circuits for data centers by combining lasers, modulators, and amplifiers into single compact chips.

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