Silicon photonics: to SOI and beyond

It will also be an enabling technology for disaggregation of data centres and a possible future CPO approach. Silicon photonics is increasingly used for 500m reach DR-standard connections but is also used increasingly with coherent technology in datacom applications. There is also increasing demand for 400ZR standard technology.

In this context, Yole Intelligence, part of Yole Group, has developed comprehensive and in-depth photonic technologies expertise for over 20 years. Throughout the year, analysts investigate this industry and deliver their analyses in an extensive collection of technology and market reports, monitors, and teardowns.

Yole Intelligence offers a specific focus on the silicon photonics industry with a dedicated report: Silicon Photonics 2022. The aim of this study is to provide insights into market trends, technologies, and players’ activities related to silicon photonics.

Eric Mounier, Ph.D., Director of Market Research at Yole Intelligence, asserts: “We estimate that the market value was $152 million at the die-level in 2021. In 2027, the market will be close to $1 billion. This growth will be fuelled by many markets thanks to growing platform maturity. Medical applications are starting to hit the market, with many startups using silicon integrated optics as a manufacturing platform. Consumer health development continues, with Rockley announcing shipments of its VitalSpexTM biosensing platform in 2022/23. This could pave the way for future integration of silicon photonics-based biosensors in wearables from large OEMs."