March 25, 2024 - At the "Technologies and Applications of Thin Film Lithium Niobate Photonics" forum co-hosted by AFR and HyperLight, Dr. Hui Hu gave a speech entitled "Thin Film Lithium Niobate for Integrated Photonics," discussing the latest advancements and potential applications of thin film lithium niobate in the field of integrated photonics.
About Hui Hu and NanoLN
Hui Hu earned his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Shandong University in 1996 and 2001, respectively. From 2001 to 2003, he was a post-doc at Tsinghua University, China. From 2004 to 2010, he was in University of Paderborn, Germany, as an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow and a post-doc. Since 2011, he has been the CTO of NanoLN company and a professor at Shandong University. His research is focused on thin film materials, nanofabrication, and integrated photonics.
NanoLN is specialized in producing single-crystal lithium niobate thin films (TFLN/LNOI) and single-crystal lithium tantalate thin films (TFLT/LTOI). It also provides wafer thinning and PECVD (Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) services for its customers, enabling them to use the wafer for production.
Emergence of a Mature, Comprehensive, and Reliable TFLN Supply Chain
The optimistic outlook within the TFLN industry is attracting numerous technology companies, leading to the swift evolution of a comprehensive ecosystem. It is encouraging to note that an increasing number of technology enterprises and startups worldwide are converging onto this track, shaping the future of the industry collectively, covering materials, wafers, chips, modulators, and optical modules.
In the panel discussion, representatives from key players of the supply chain, including NanoLN in wafer manufacturing, AFR, HyperLight, Liobate, Ori-Chip, and FOC in chip production, Hisense and Linktel in transceivers, exchanged opinions about the prospect of TFLN, technology breakthroughs, and how to make it more ready for near future large volume applications.
As we observe together, the TFLN supply chain is steadily maturing, becoming more comprehensive and reliable over time. The growth and integration of each component signify a promising future for TFLN technology, establishing it as a pivotal player in the global technological landscape.
