Streamlining Hybrid Lasers Designs With Epiphany's Ready-To-Integrate Design Module

The demand for precise, high-performance laser sources is rapidly growing across various photonic applications. From coherent optical transceivers in data- and telecom to LiDAR, gas sensors, and OCT systems, many photonic-based applications rely on stable laser sources. However, developing hybrid lasers is not easy. Starting from scratch often requires significant time, in-depth experience and resources, with much of the early effort spent on foundational design, testing, and integration. This process usually slows down progress and adds unnecessary complexity to bringing new products to market.

To address this challenge, Epiphany has developed a Hybrid Laser Design Module. Instead of building your photonic design from scratch, this solution offers a ready-to-integrate module, allowing you to focus on your PIC project and speeding up your product’s time-to-market. What sets the Hybrid Laser Design Module apart is its reliability — you won’t need to worry about the laser design itself. It’s already been designed for both performance and reliability. The module is platform-agnostic, and it works with all photonic platforms: Silicon Photonics (SiPh), Silicon Nitride (SiN), Aluminum Oxide, Polymer, Silica, and Lithium Niobate and others.

A Versatile and Scalable Solution
The Hybrid Laser Design Module offers flexibility, scalability, and reliability, making it an essential tool for PIC development. Key benefits include:

• Versatility – Supports a wide range of wavelengths, power levels, and tunability ranges to meet various application needs.
• Fast and Scalable – Uses commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) gain sections sourced directly from wafers, ensuring rapid deployment and scalability.
• Verified and Reliable – Fully tested and packaged using Assembly Design Kits (ADK) to ensure high yield and performance.
• Future-Proof – Adaptable to evolving hybrid integration needs, including modulators and detectors.

Introduction at OFC 2025
Epiphany will be introducing the Hybrid Laser Design Module at OFC 2025, at booth 6065 in the Netherlands Pavilion.

About Epiphany Design
Behind the Hybrid Laser Design Module is Epiphany, a photonic design house based in the Netherlands. Founded in 2023, Epiphany is the result of a coming together of experts with deep-rooted experience in photonic design, having worked across multiple foundries and actively contributed to the integrated photonics ecosystem for years. Operating under a fabless model, they work with all major PIC platforms (silicon, silicon nitride, indium phosphide, lithium niobate, etc.) and collaborate with all major foundries to ensure the best technology fit for each project. Supporting companies at any stage of development, Epiphany offers tailored services, whether for a single step or the entire process, ensuring a seamless transition from design to manufacturing, packaging and assembly.  With extensive industry expertise and a business-driven approach, Epiphany helps companies navigate the complex PIC ecosystem and bring innovative photonic applications to the market.

Read more about Epiphany Design: https://www.epiphany-design.com/