Silicon photonics are the semiconductor integration of EIC and PIC on a silicon substrate (wafer) with complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. On the other hand, co-packaged optics (CPO) are heterogeneous integration packaging methods to integrate the optical engine (OE) which consists of photonic ICs (PIC) and the electrical engine (EE) which consists of the electronic ICs (EIC) as well as the switch ASIC (application specific IC). The advantages of CPO are: (a) to reduce the length of the electrical interface between the OE/EE (or PIC/EIC) and the ASIC, (b) to reduce the energy required to drive the signal, and (c) to cut the latency which leads to better electrical performance. In the next few years, we will see more implementations of a higher level of heterogeneous integration of PIC and EIC, whether it is for performance, form factor, power consumption or cost.
Speaker Bio
John H. Lau, with more than 40 years of R&D and manufacturing experience in semiconductor packaging, has published more than 530 peer-reviewed papers (385 are the principal investigator), 52 issued and pending US patents (31 are the principal inventor), and 23 textbooks. John is an elected IEEE fellow, IMAPS Fellow, and ASME Fellow and has been actively participating in industry/academia/society meetings/conferences to contribute, learn, and share.
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2025 Photonics North Conference will take place at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa from May 20 to 23, 2025.
This internationally recognized event aims to reinforce the connections between theory and application and build stronger ties between university research and industry needs. They welcome leading researchers to share their latest findings, as well as industry exhibitors to present their products and services. Photonics North is a great opportunity to network with key players in the community!
2025 has been declared the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations. In line with this celebration, we have given the 2025 Photonics North conference a theme: Quantum Research and Applications. While ample space will be devoted to this theme via dedicated Plenary and Tutorial talks, the conference will maintain its traditional structure, with topical sessions covering all relevant aspects of modern photonics.
