ClassOne Technology has announced the supply of its Solstice S8 single-wafer processing system to Applied Optoelectronics, a developer of optical components, to strengthen production of advanced optoelectronic devices for high-speed data and communication infrastructure. The system is intended to support Applied Optoelectronics’ ramp-up in manufacturing to meet increased demand from artificial intelligence data center applications.
Applied Optoelectronics reports that growth in generative artificial intelligence and high-speed data processing has led to exponential increases in optical interconnect requirements. The company has chosen to scale production using this system to address these rapidly evolving needs within data centers.
“The rapid ramp in demand from AI-driven data centers has made it essential for us to scale production efficiently while maintaining the highest possible device performance,” said Stephen Hu, deputy director of wafer and chip production at Applied Optoelectronics. “ClassOne’s Solstice S8 offers both the throughput and the process uniformity we need to support this growth with confidence.”
“The Solstice S8 is engineered for high-volume compound semiconductor processing, and its flexibility and automation make it ideal for critical steps like gold plating and metal lift-off on InP substrates,” said ClassOne CEO Byron Exarcos.
ClassOne Technology states that its platform is also in use for photonics, power, 5G, microLED, and sensor device manufacturing.
Source: ClassOne Technology
