Establishing a Canadian TFLN integrated circuit prototyping and fabrication capacity

Establishing a Canadian TFLN integrated circuit prototyping and fabrication capacity

Project

Develop a complete thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) chip production ecosystem, from design to foundry services, to testing and packaging by partnering with key players in Canada, both in industry and academia. Make these services available to academia (researchers and students), the private and public research institutions, the SMEs and LEs/MNEs across Canada via multi-project wafers (MPW) or private fab runs. Produce an initial, useable and accessible PDK to help designers achieve their performance goals, keeping in mind that chips must be tested and packaged.

INO

Canada’s largest center of expertise in optics and photonics, INO creates and develops custom solutions to meet the needs of Quebec and Canadian companies in a wide range of industries. A leader in high technology, INO has implemented over 7,500 solutions, carried out 78 technology transfers, and contributed to the creation of 36 new companies employing over 2,000 people. INO’s activities are made possible through the ongoing partnerships with the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, and Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.

Co-Leads
About EXFO

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.

About C2MI

Infrastructure in the manufacturing fields of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced assembly of semiconductors, MEMS, compound semiconductors and electronic systems, as well as printable electronics, C2MI is at the heart of all industrial activity sectors, integrating components essential to the use and deployment of digital technologies.

About Aeponyx

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.

Project Metrics

INO

EXFO

C2MI

Aeponyx

Establishing a Canadian TFLN integrated circuit prototyping and fabrication capacity

Targeted Industry/ies:

Digital Technologies & Telecommunications

Process Development

Round 1

Quebec, Quebec City

$965,000

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