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By bringing together our Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) and national research centres, such as IPIC, the Irish
Irish Co-packaged Photonics OSFP
Ireland is emerging as a hub for co-packaged photonics research and OSFP development, led by institutions like Tyndall and IPIC, alongside innovative startups such as Pilot Photonics.
Key Research Centers and Initiatives
Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork (UCC) is a leading center for optical communications research in Ireland. Its Optical Communications programme focuses on next-generation photonic systems, including co-packaged optical interconnects for data centers, aiming to enhance speed, capacity, scalability, and energy efficiency. Projects like ADOPTION are developing ultra-high-capacity, energy-efficient co-packaged optical interconnect solutions, while PHORMIC focuses on programmable photonic chips for diverse applications . IPIC (Irish Photonic Integration Centre), supported by Science Foundation Ireland, brings together over 150 researchers to advance light-enabled technologies. IPIC specializes in photonic integration, device miniaturization, and low-volume prototype manufacturing, covering optical communications and biophotonics. Its capabilities include advanced fabrication and packaging, which are critical for developing OSFP modules and co-packaged optics .
Industry and Startups
Pilot Photonics, an Irish startup, is notable for its comb laser technology and has received a €2.5 million European Innovation Council grant to develop light-source technology for co-packaged optics. The company is expanding its facilities and workforce, reflecting the growing industrial ecosystem in Ireland for photonics and OSFP-related technologies .
Co-Packaged Optics and OSFP
Co-packaged optics (CPO) involves integrating optical transceivers directly with switch ASICs to reduce energy consumption and increase bandwidth in data centers. The OSFP (Octal Small Form-factor Pluggable) standard is a high-speed optical module format that benefits from co-packaged photonics by enabling compact, high-throughput optical interconnects. Irish research centers and startups are actively contributing to the design, fabrication, and packaging of these modules, leveraging silicon photonics, InP lasers, and hybrid bonding techniques .
Strategic Impact
Ireland's investment in photonics, including €230 million in SFI research centers, supports 850 researchers and 170 industry partners, fostering innovation in ICT, MedTech, and industrial photonics. This ecosystem accelerates the translation of laboratory research into OSFP prototypes and co-packaged optical solutions, positioning Ireland as a competitive player in the European photonics supply chain . In summary, Ireland's co-packaged photonics ecosystem combines academic research, industrial innovation, and startup activity to advance OSFP and high-speed optical interconnect technologies, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, scalability, and integration.
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