World’s first agnostic and dedicated silicon photonics test hub  

Located in Singapore, CompoundTek’s groundbreaking Silicon Photonics (SiPh) Test Hub is the first-of-its-kind, offering dedicated, foundry-agnostic testing with vertical and edge optical coupling. Designed to meet growing industry demand, this state-of-the-art facility provides on-wafer SiPh testing with advanced instrument controls, proprietary methodologies, and strategic technology collaborations.  

Unmatched capabilities: 

• Foundry-agnostic testing for 8″ and 12″ wafers, ensuring broad compatibility.  
• Vertical and edge coupling wafer testing, optimising optical integration.  
• Custom fiber arrays for angled edge coupler applications.  
• DC and RF electrical testing in the optical domain.  
• Electro-optical component testing up to 67GHz.  
• Class 1000/10000 cleanroom environment for precision testing.  
• Scalable solutions from prototyping to mass production.  
• Test hardware customisation tailored for strategic customer applications.  

Key highlights: 

• Industry-first automated wafer-level photonics positioning, supporting vertical and edge coupling for enhanced alignment accuracy.  
• Optimised optical alignment time, reducing edge coupling setup to just 5 seconds per alignment.  
• Comprehensive optical and electrical instrumentation, ensuring precision across O-band, C-band, and L-band.  
• Seamless transition for customers from prototyping to full-scale production.  
• System Type 1 and 2 testers, 8″/12″ wafer compatibility, and full O-, C-, and L-band operation.  

With unrivalled testing expertise, CompoundTek helps customers validate, optimise, and accelerate their silicon photonics innovations.