Application specific PICs operating around 780 nm towards MPWs

Here we propose to develop first application specific photonic-integrated circuit (ASPIC) prototype operating around 780 nm towards establishing multi-project wafer (MPW) capability to provide general application/customer specific PICs operating around 780 nm wavelength range. Application specific photonic-integrated circuit (ASPIC)  operating around 780 nm can replace large number of fiber coupled components with a single chip with size in the order of 10 mm2 to enable drastic SWaP reduction and improved robustness as necessary for space missions. The key goal of Phase II proposal is to develop first application specific photonic-integrated circuit (PIC) prototype operating around 780 nm towards establishing multi-project wafer (MPW) capability to provide general application/customer specific PICs operating around 780 nm wavelength range. We will provide PIC samples as deliverable (2+ pcs).

Application specific photonic-integrated circuit (ASPIC) for rubidium based clocks and sensors that replaces large number of fiber-based components for significant SWaP reduction and improved robustness for various space missions in which SWaP is of critical importance. Various other rubidium-based systems including both defense and commercial applications. Commercial applications include healthcare, networks, and navigation among other.

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