Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of Integrated Circuits for 10 Tb/s Space-Qualified Intelligent Optical Transceivers
Agreement Number:
1016656
Agreement Value:
$215,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 26, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Electronic circuits specially adapted to the control of “intelligent” multi-terabit optical transceivers will be developed for intra-satellite switching systems for the deployment of future space satellite networks in low earth orbit (LEO). The expected deployment of several thousand LEO satellites for large-scale global space connectivity by OneWeb, SpaceX and others requires reliable and incredibly fast connections within the satellite itself. These types of satellites are actually huge data routers—similar to those in terrestrial networks—needed to switch several terabits/s of data over free-space optical laser links from other satellites and the ground. However, they will also have to do this while travelling at speeds in excess of 18,000 km/h and being bombarded by high-energy particles. This project will require robust designs of advanced integrated circuits for fibre-optic transceivers with a high number of high-speed channels for relaying data between computer chips inside a satellite. In order to achieve characteristics and performance suitable for intra-satellite applications, the planned transceivers will be based on ring resonator technology coupled with the NRC’s quantum box comb lasers (QBCs). Electronic circuits will have to be specially designed to match these optical technologies.
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:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3G 1M8
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q4-1016656
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106966591
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Concordia University
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
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