photonic chips

The photonic chips tag covers developments in the effort to move indium phosphide technology from pilot-line experimentation toward higher-volume manufacturing. Current coverage focuses on a strategic partnership between Dutch research institute TNO and lithography company ASML in Eindhoven, combining precision machinery, applied research, and regional photonics expertise. The work centers on producing chips on 6-inch wafers and building a stronger European manufacturing platform beyond the pursuit of smaller logic nodes. These components are discussed in connection with emerging needs in AI systems, networking, sensing, and data centers, highlighting the industrial and infrastructure challenges involved in scaling photonic technologies.