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Innovations in Silicon Photonics 2017: Datacenters and Telecommunication Applications Drive Opportunities for Advanced Photonic Systems - Research and Markets

[July 12, 2017]

Innovations in Silicon Photonics 2017: Datacenters and Telecommunication Applications Drive Opportunities for Advanced Photonic Systems - Research and Markets

The "Innovations in Silicon Photonics" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The silicon photonics (SiP) is an emerging industry with a high level of collaboration between key stakeholders. SiP technology integrates complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS), three-dimensional (3D) integration, and fiber optic communication technologies. The objective of the SiP technology is to leverage CMOS manufacturing capabilities to fabricate and manufacture photonic devices.

The key to enable this is by using silicon as the medium. The innovations in SiP technology have evolved to address the needs of the data transmission market. High bandwidth requirement and high data rate for transmission are two key technical requirements that has driven the advancements in silicon photonics.

Key factors that are decreasing the potential for silicon photonics are the inability of the manufacturing process to meet the cost perfrmance demand. Constraints in development in this sector are mainly due to lack of standardized tools and specifications, testing schemes, integration, and packaging techniques.

The industry participants are seeking technology development either through investment in research and development (R&D) or through acquisition strategies. Vertical integration is expected to drive the manufacturing and automation activities of large tier participants in the SiP industry. Major participants are expected to wield dominance across the SiP value chain through acquisitions. Optoelectronic product development is expected to be the major area to witness high level of research activities.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Silicon Photonics - Current Status Review

3. Technology Landscape

4. Innovation Indicators - Patent and Funding Trends, R&D Focus Areas

5. Key Innovators and Innovation Profiles

6. Industry Intelligence

7. Application Landscape

8. Impact Assessment of Key Innovations

9. Technology Roadmap, Forecast to 2025

10. Strategic Insights

11. Key Patents