Poet Tech and Liteon to jointly develop optical modules for AI applications

Poet Technologies Inc., Toronto-based developers of highly-integrated optical engines and light sources for artificial intelligence networks, announced a strategic collaboration with Liteon Technology, a Taiwan-based provider of optoelectronic semiconductor components and high-power optical systems. The partnership aims to co-develop next-generation optical communication modules built on Poet’s patented optical interposer technology and integration platform.

The jointly developed optical engine will leverage the Poet Optical Interposer to integrate several optical components, drive electronics, and coupling structures into a compact, thermally optimized module. This approach enables scalable, cost-efficient production of advanced optical modules for next-generation co-packaged optics, AI systems, and high-bandwidth data center applications.

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“Liteon has long been at the forefront of optoelectronic semiconductor innovation, delivering solutions spanning optoelectronics to high-power AI and HPC infrastructure,” said Sander Su, general manager of the optoelectronic products solutions business at Liteon Technology. “By partnering with Poet, our capabilities are extended into advanced photonic solutions that will enable the next generation of high-performance connectivity. Together, we aim to provide high-end laser solutions tailored for AI-driven data centers. We look forward to combining our respective manufacturing expertise and technological strengths to deliver exceptional value to customers worldwide.”

“This collaboration with Liteon is a major step forward in advancing optical connectivity for next-generation architectures,” said Dr. Suresh Venkatesan, chairman & CEO of Poet Technologies. “Liteon’s leadership in optoelectronics and precision manufacturing perfectly complements Poet’s integration platform. Together, we are positioned to deliver highly scalable, power-efficient solutions that address the rapidly accelerating needs of AI and hyperscale data center customers.”