Glass-waveguide based detachable fibre connector solutions enabling co-packaged optics will be demonstrated at ECOC 2025 and GF’s Technology Summit.
UK – Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW), today announced a collaborative effort with GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) (GF) to develop detachable fibre connector solutions for the GF Fotonix™ silicon photonics platform. The latest solution, a glass-waveguide based edge-coupler compatible with GF Fotonix’s v-grooves, is designed to meet the growing demands of AI datacentres for high bandwidth and power-efficient optical connectivity. Other coupling mechanisms are also being developed, including a vertically-coupled detachable fibre-to-PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) solution—demonstrating Corning and GlobalFoundries’ combined ability to produce multiple forms of co-packaged PIC-to-fibre connectivity.
The collaboration leverages Corning’s world-leading innovation in glass, optical fibre and connectivity technologies. This includes a broad portfolio of special glass compositions, glass wafer, IOX, and laser processing, and Fibre Array Units (FAUs), leveraging fibres with ultra-precise core alignments minimising insertion loss for the most demanding data centre and high-performance computing applications.
Built on the comprehensive GF Fotonix platform that supports co-packaged optics solutions for scale-out and scale-up networks, this collaboration will pair Corning’s well established supply chain and leadership in optical interconnect technologies with GF’s high volume manufacturing capabilities and leadership in silicon photonics.
“Our collaboration with Corning marks a significant step forward in delivering next-generation connectivity solutions for AI and machine learning,” said Kevin Soukup, senior vice president of GF’s silicon photonics product line. “Corning’s cutting-edge fibre technology, integrated with our silicon-proven GF Fotonix platform, delivers the performance and flexibility required for enabling scalable, high-density optical packaging for AI datacentres.”
“Our collaboration with GlobalFoundries is helping to shape the future of AI infrastructure and accelerate the progress needed to meet the demands of an increasingly data-driven world,” said Dr. Claudio Mazzali, vice president, global research, Corning. “There’s something truly powerful in combining GlobalFoundries’ and Corning’s expertise in silicon process and optical connectivity – together, we’re enabling new possibilities for the AI-powered industries of tomorrow.”
Demonstrations of the edge-coupled glass-waveguide based detachable fibre connector solution (GlassBridge™) on GF Fotonix will be showcased at the upcoming ECOC Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark (in the Corning booth #2118) and GF Technology Summit in Munich, Germany.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors the world relies on to live, work and connect. We innovate and partner with customers to deliver more power-efficient, high-performance products for the automotive, smart mobile devices, internet of things, communications infrastructure and other high-growth markets. With our global manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, GF is a trusted and reliable source for customers around the world. Every day, our talented global team delivers results with an unyielding focus on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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