InP as a platform for integration

Sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
March 21, 2013

Photonic integration will be a necessary enabler for lower cost 100-Gbps transmission. In this interview with Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy, OneChip Photonics Inc. Vice President, Product Line Management Andy Weirich describes his company’s approach based on Indium Phosphide (InP). He provides examples of what’s possible in InP and makes the case for why this path may prove more fruitful than alternatives such as silicon photonics.

About the Author

Stephen Hardy

Editorial Director and Associate Publisher

Stephen Hardy has covered fiber optics for more than 15 years, and communications and technology for more than 30 years. He is responsible for establishing and executing Lightwave's editorial strategy across its digital magazine, website, newsletters, research and other information products. He has won multiple awards for his writing.

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