
Lightium AG, a Swiss leader in photonic foundry services, and PHIX B.V., a Dutch expert in photonic packaging and assembly, start collaboration on developing cutting-edge packaging solutions for ultra-high-speed photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This partnership combines Lightium’s groundbreaking thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) technology with PHIX’s advanced photonic assembly expertise to tackle key challenges in performance and scalability.
Advancing Integration for An Ultra-High-Speed Future
The collaboration aims to develop ultra-high-speed photonic packaging solutions tailored to Lightium’s electro-optic modulator devices functioning above 110 GHz. Lightium will leverage its proprietary TFLN platform and advanced PIC testing and measurement infrastructure, while PHIX will contribute its expertise in automated assembly and electro-optic packaging design across diverse material platforms.
A Seamless Integration for Lightium’s Customers
Packaging of photonic integrated circuits is considered a major challenge, especially at higher bandwidths. The packaging solutions by PHIX, however, will be made available to Lightium’s customers through an assembly design kit (ADK), removing any packaging effort consideration on their end.
“This partnership underscores Lightium’s commitment to delivering next-generation photonic solutions that meet the demands of high-speed data transmission and energy efficiency,” said Dr. Amir H. Ghadimi, CEO of Lightium AG. “By joining forces with PHIX, we’re ensuring that our PICs not only push the boundaries of performance but also integrate seamlessly into real-world applications.”
Marcel van Veen, Sales Director at PHIX, added, “Our collaboration with Lightium exemplifies how industry partnerships can drive transformative innovation. We’re excited to combine our packaging expertise with Lightium’s cutting-edge technology to create scalable solutions for the industries of tomorrow.”
ABOUT LIGHTIUM AG
Lightium AG is a Swiss startup offering Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) foundry & design services based on its proprietary, production-grade, thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) platform. Lightium’s solution accelerates the photonic breakthroughs of our customers, offering them unmatched photonic performance, a simplified and cost-effective supply chain, and rapid scale-up capabilities from prototyping to large-volume manufacturing. As Europe’s first production-grade TFLN foundry, Lightium empowers the next generation of photonic solutions in a wide range of industries, including Telecom, Datacom, Quantum Computing, AI, and Space.
ABOUT PHIX B.V.
Headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands, PHIX B.V. specializes in photonic assembly and packaging, offering tailored solutions that bridge the gap between R&D and production. PHIX combines engineering expertise with manufacturing excellence to support the global photonics market.