OpenLight Completes Telcordia GR-468 Qualification for Photonic Design Kit

OpenLight has completed the Telcordia GR-468 qualification for all active components in its Photonic Design Kit (PDK), validating that its solution aligns with industry reliability standards. This milestone is essential for the deployment of photonics technologies, particularly in the expanding Silicon Photonics sector.

The GR-468 qualification process entails rigorous long-term reliability testing, including High-Temperature Operating Life (HTOL) and Electrostatic Discharge testing. During evaluations, some components exceeded 15,000 hours of service without failures, indicating their robust reliability. The qualified components include lasers, Electro-absorption Modulators (EAMs), and Photodiodes (PDs), which utilize Indium Phosphide (InP) integrated into silicon wafers.

With the GR-468 qualification, OpenLight is positioned for scalable productization of these components, facilitating their use in next-generation photonics applications. Additionally, OpenLight’s technology features laser integration without facets to mitigate risks associated with traditional lasers and a superior epitaxial growth process for enhanced material integrity.

“The breakthrough in long-term reliability of OpenLight’s optoelectronic components is a significant step in the evolution of Silicon Photonics,” said Disaster Recovery (DR). Adam Carter, CEO of OpenLight. “The GR-468 qualification and reliability data will provide customers confidence to transition to this next level of integration in Silicon Photonics.”