The company claims that its TFLN Tx PICs can achieve up to 40% power savings at the system level. Also, the patented TFLN PIC designs enable simultaneous CMOS-level voltage, 200 GBd symbol rate, and low insertion loss at high production volumes.
Being a young upstart company, getting this funding round is essential to enable it to enhance product production. Moreover, Summit Partners has a long pedigree of investments in the optical networking industry, including E-TEK Dynamics, Finisar, MACOM and Acacia Communications.
“This financing round, supported by investors with demonstrated experience in the photonics industry, will enhance our ability to serve our customers' current and future needs as a trusted innovation partner,” said Mian Zhang, president and CEO of HyperLight.
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