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Ortel Transfers Wafer Fabrication to CPFC

Ortel, a prominent player within the Photonics Foundries family, has made significant strides recently by transferring the wafer fabrication of its flagship C-Band, High-Power Continuous Wave Laser Module platform to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC). This move marks a pivotal moment, ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted supply of wafers while aligning with the growing needs of various sectors such as LIDAR, fiber optic sensing, and advanced communications.

The CPFC stands out as a leading facility in North America, specializing in III-V semiconductor wafer production. By shifting fabrication responsibilities to this state-of-the-art center, Ortel solidifies its commitment to innovation and operational excellence. With the CPFC's advanced technology and resource capabilities, Ortel can now offer enhanced laser performance characterized by narrow linewidth (typically around 50 kHz), impressive power output (up to 100 mW), and low noise metrics.

In addition, the new laser module is tailored for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) applications and is available in various configurations, including the popular 14-pin butterfly and cooled TO56 packages. Initial customer samples are set to be released in February, with the product moving fully into production by the second quarter of 2025.

Collaboration and Future Prospects

The partnership between Ortel and CPFC has been described as a fruitful collaboration focused on leveraging each other's strengths. Grant Olecko, Ortel's Vice President of Product Line Management, expressed excitement over the advancements made throughout the design and qualification phase, highlighting CPFC's superior technological advantages compared to the previous Emcore fabrication facility.