Customized integrated optical solutions - from chip design to the finished assembly
We develop and manufacture photonic integrated circuits based on state-of-the-art material platforms such as lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI) and silicon nitride (SiN). From conception and design to prototype production, we offer solutions for demanding applications in optical communication, sensor and quantum technology.
With application-oriented research, direct wafer processing and close cooperation with industry, we are driving the development of innovative photonics solutions.
Whether individual components or complex modular systems - we support you along the entire photonic integration process chain. Our focus is on low-loss waveguides, electro-optical modulation, non-linear frequency conversion and hybrid integration.
Our platforms enable robust and efficient solutions for a wide range of applications:
Our production takes place on 4- and 8-inch wafers with high-precision electron beam lithography, dry chemical structuring processes, automated characterization and a clean room environment. Designs are realized and iteratively adapted via our PDKs.
We conduct applied research in the field of integrated photonics with a focus on quantum technologies, nonlinear optics and hybrid systems. Several patents on electro-optical devices and domain-structured waveguides have been filed. Licensing of our technologies is possible on request.
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF