Scintil-Photonics Developments inc.

Published purpose

The transmitters used in future fiber optic networks will require higher optical powers to sustain ever increasing bit rates and network flexibility. However, it is currently a technological challenge to implement an optical amplifier in the area of the transmitter for which its impact would be the largest. SCINTIL Photonics has developed a silicon photonics platform which allows the integration of amplifiers at this key point in the link. NRC has developed materials for amplifying optical signals which introduce little noise in the optical signal, a perfect fit for the transmitters SCINTIL is developing. This project will aim to utilize SCINTIL’s amplifier integration process, in combination with NRC’s amplifier materials, to develop the next generation of high speed, energy-efficient optical communication systems, with research support from the University of Toronto