2026 矽光子產業論壇
Dr. Luc Augustin
Smart Photonics
技術長 CTO
演講題目/Presentation topic:
InP photonics: the engine of energy-efficient AI infrastructure.
講師介紹/Speaker bio:
Luc Augustin received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology. He is the CTO of SMART Photonics, where he is responsible for the technology roadmap and product management. His expertise is in photonics, fabrication and characterisation of InP photonic integrated circuits. Prior to SMART he worked at Solland Solar, Philips Research and Cedova, where he always has been active in the development, pilot production and optimization of innovative technologies.
End of 2023 Luc is appointed as part-time Associate Professor at TU/e Eindhoven. His area of research is large scale integration of PICs.
He is board member of the IEEE Photonics Benelux chapter, member of the JePPIX steering committee, and member of the Board of Stakeholders of Photonics21.
Presentation abstract:
As artificial intelligence infrastructure rapidly scales, data centers face critical bottlenecks in interconnect bandwidth and energy efficiency. To overcome these challenges, Indium Phosphide (InP) lasers have become indispensable components for robust communication networks.
Beyond supplying high-power lasers to power Silicon Photonics, InP uniquely provides highly scalable solutions for photonic integrated circuits. It enables the monolithic integration of high-speed modulators, lasers, and passive waveguides directly onto a single native platform. This inherent advantage significantly reduces system complexity, minimizes coupling losses, and elevates overall optical performance.
As a pure-play InP foundry, SMART Photonics has developed a mature, reliable integration platform that transforms these material advantages into commercially scalable, high-performance optical components. Whether utilized in a fully monolithic architecture or heterogeneously integrated alongside Silicon Photonics, this proven platform directly supports both datacom and telecom requirements.
Ultimately, by delivering superior laser power and high-speed modulation, Indium Phosphide serves as the critical catalyst accelerating the deployment of sustainable, energy-efficient, and fully scalable AI data center infrastructure.