研究目的

To provide an overview of the current status of open-access silicon photonics technologies and their access model, discussing the diversity of these platforms and their impact on economy-of-scale.

研究成果

Open access of silicon photonics technologies, initially offered by CMOS research institutes, has played an instrumental role in making it a mainstream photonic integration technology. The potential penetration of silicon photonics into market sectors beyond optical communication further augments the growth of silicon photonics. The developments made by the open-access technology platforms have galvanized the silicon photonics ecosystem.

研究不足

The paper acknowledges that silicon photonics is a rapidly evolving technology in a continuously changing economic landscape, implying that the specific details about the current manufacturing platforms will likely be outdated soon. However, the trends discussed are likely to hold for the foreseeable future.