Frequently Asked Questions
2. Is KOTURA fabless?
3. Does KOTURA provide foundry services with its internal fab?
4. What is KOTURA's strategy for 100 Gb Ethernet?
5. How do I request a custom chip based upon silicon photonics?
6. What is KOTURA's assembly manufacturing strategy?
1. What is Silicon Photonics?
Silicon photonics is a new field of technology that integrates optical functions into CMOS chips. This integration will allow CMOS chips to communicate with other chips optically enabling faster and more secure communications. For more information on silicon photonics, visit the Technology Section.
2. Is KOTURA fabless?
KOTURA uses external, commercial CMOS fabs for mass production of silicon photonics devices. KOTURA operates a state of the art internal fab to shorten the design time and to develop the building blocks necessary for future products. Our internal fab can also provide volume production for some applications.
3. Does KOTURA provide foundry services with its internal fab?
Yes, one of the reasons that customers choose KOTURA for their foundry services is the design and processing experience of our technical team.
4. What is KOTURA's strategy for 100 Gb Ethernet?
The 100 Gigabit Ethernet market is an emerging market that is a good match for silicon photonics. Most solutions will use an array of lasers, each at different wavelengths, communicating over a single strand of fiber. KOTURA's strategy is to use silicon as the integration technology serving both as the substrate for the lasers and detectors as well as the mux and demux of the wavelengths.
5. How do I request a custom chip based upon silicon photonics?
We would be delighted to discuss your application with you. Please contact us at sales@kotura.com.
6. What is KOTURA's assembly manufacturing strategy?
KOTURA works with several manufacturing partners for assembly of our silicon photonics products. One of our partners is Broadex, located in Shanghai, China.