GlobalFoundries (GF) is at the forefront of advancing silicon photonics, a technology poised to revolutionize data center and high-performance computing interconnects. Their GF Fotonix™ platform integrates photonic, radio frequency (RF), and complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) components onto a single 300mm wafer, enabling monolithic electro-optical integration. This integration facilitates high-bandwidth, low-power optical interconnects.
Kevin Soukup, SVP and GM, Silicon Photonics from GlobalFoundries explains:
– Monolithic wafer technology integrates CMOS RF and silicon photonics devices on a single chip, enabling both pluggable and co-packaged optical solutions
– Two-sided electro-optical testing ensures optical engines function properly before integration with expensive GPU systems
– Detachable fiber connections provide essential reliability and serviceability for data center