AEPONYX

Development of an advanced integrated photonic platform targeted for operation between 450 and 1065 nm for quantum applications

Project

This project’s objective is to develop a low-loss Si Nitride photonics integrated circuit (PIC) platform to realize compact optical filters for refining the linewidth of semiconductor laser diodes operating at visible or NIR wavelengths for quantum computing applications. Upon completing this project, the team will have developed a fundamental understanding and control of the dominant optical propagation loss mechanisms in SiN and will have established a comprehensive portfolio of passive photonics devices spanning the range between 450 and 1065nm by efficiently leveraging the tight critical dimension control of electron beam lithography as well as the high-throughput and process stability of UV lithography through a mix-n-match process.

Founded in 2012 and financed with 22M in venture capital money AEPONYX has built a team of photonics experts and Research and Development professionals in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Having spent a decade in research and development, on its Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) platform combining the benefits of Silicon Nitride (SiN) and Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS). The AEPONYX PIC platform finds applications in telecom, datacom, life science, automotive, and quantum markets.
Expertise in the active or passive alignment of components has always been the traditional approach. AEPONYX’s photonic wire bonding is the future. Building complex products in the quantum space requires expertise in PIC design and manufacturing, electronic design, optoelectronic packaging, and design for testing and manufacturing. This is AEPONYX’s expertise. For more information or to access data sheets for the products built using AEPONYX Silicon Nitride platform please visit www.aeponyx.com.