Silicon photonics
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A technology that uses light-based signaling for high-bandwidth, power-efficient data transfer.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by funding news, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 7NVIDIA GenAI·6/16/2026fundingCoherent Breaks Ground on Expanded Texas AI Optics Plant
Coherent has started construction on an expanded manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, to increase output of lasers, optical components, and indium phosphide wafers used in AI networking and interconnects. The project is supported by a $50 million CHIPS Act grant and aligns with broader U.S. efforts to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing for AI infrastructure.