Nexus technology

Unparalleled functionality across blue to infrared wavelengths at a fraction of the cost

The Nexus Advantage

The Nexus platform offers our partners significantly more design flexibility. End-products are more streamlined, lighter weight, and have an increased product lifespan.

Multifunctional system on a single chip replacing the need for bulky, multi-chip packages

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Significantly smaller and significantly lighter than current solutions

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Greater resiliency with fewer failure points for durability and longevity

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Extremely wide operational range from blue to IR

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Quietest chip-scale lasers for ultimate performance

Greater power efficiency for long time battery while reducing size and weight

how do we do it?

Powerful materials combined

Advanced heterogeneous integration unlocks a broad range of applications at a fraction of the cost by combining multiple materials on a single chip. Powerful technology that can scale.

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integrated functionality

Versatile Photonic Integrated Circuits

We design and build versatile PICs with low-loss waveguides, on-chip lasers, amplifiers, photodetectors, modulators and other functionalities in the full wavelength range of 400 to 1600 nm.

Diagram of a multi-function versatile Photonic Integrated Circuit with laser, modulator and photodetector
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limitless possibilities

Smaller size, lower cost, better performance

Significantly smaller than incumbent solutions, the Nexus platform offers improved performance at a fraction of the cost. Learn what our integrated photonic circuits can do for you.

How our innovative technologies can give you the edge

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Paving a new path forward for the field of integrated photonics.

We’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry. Our work has been recognized in scientific journals like Nature, Optica and others. And we’re proud of our growing catalog of patents. Learn more in the News section or read some of our papers directly below.

Notable Research Articles

“Extending the spectrum of fully integrated photonics to submicrometre wavelengths.” Nature. October 2022. Read PDF »

“Heterogeneous silicon nitride photonics.” Optica. Volume 7, Issue 4. April 2020. Read PDF »

“Integrated photonics beyond communications.” Applied Physics Letters. Volume 123, Issue 23. December 2023. Read PDF »

“Photonic integration platform for rubidium sensors and beyond.” Optica. Volume 10, Issue 6. June 2023. Read PDF »