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Title:

Broadband, Low-Noise, Backside-Integrated Semiconductor Optical Amplifier for Coherent Communication Links

Agreement Number:

1016654

Agreement Value:

$68,200.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 5, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The transmitters used in future fiber optic networks will require higher optical powers to sustain ever increasing bit rates and network flexibility. However, it is currently a technological challenge to implement an optical amplifier in the area of the transmitter for which its impact would be the largest. SCINTIL Photonics has developed a silicon photonics platform which allows the integration of amplifiers at this key point in the link. NRC has developed materials for amplifying optical signals which introduce little noise in the optical signal, a perfect fit for the transmitters SCINTIL is developing. This project will aim to build a prototype of an optical transmitter utilizing SCINTIL’s amplifier integration process, fabricated with NRC’s amplifier materials, for the next generation of high speed, energy-efficient optical communication systems, with research support from the University of Toronto.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5S 1S8

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q2-1016654

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108162330

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governing Council of the University of Toronto

Federal Riding Name:

University--Rosedale

Federal Riding Number:

35112

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences