AIXTRON delivers G10-AsP for production of next generation photonics to Nokia

 

Herzogenrath, 01. April 2025 – AIXTRON SE (FSE: AIXA) to supply Nokia with its G10-AsP system. The G10-AsP will enable Nokia to produce 6-inch Indium Phosphide (InP) wafers, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).

 

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are vital for today's megatrends such as high-speed data communication, 5G, sensing, and AI. The global market for PICs is expected to grow substantially over the next few years: Valued at around USD 12 billion in 2023, the market is expected to reach USD 41 billion by 2031, implying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 16%.^[1]

Since introducing the industry’s first large-scale photonic integrated circuits, Nokia continues to lead the industry with its PIC-based coherent optical engine technology to deliver ever greater scale and performance. Leveraging high-performance Indium Phosphide (InP), Nokia’s PICs integrate a wide range of optical functions on a single chip, reducing cost, footprint, and power consumption while enhancing performance and reliability.

AIXTRON's G10-AsP system excels in providing precise and uniform processes that PICs require in contrast to traditional transceivers, as demonstrated in particular on 6-inch InP wafers. For example, thanks to an innovative injector and advanced temperature control the platform offers up to 4x superior on-wafer-uniformity for critical layers compared to the previous generation. Combined with In-Situ Cleaning, these new levels of uniformities can be consistently reproduced without the need for hardware exchange or calibration between the different growth steps of the complex circuits. The automated Cassette-to-Cassette (C2C) wafer loading ensures highest operator efficacy for the MOCVD tool.

"We are thrilled to support Nokia’s innovation in photonic integrated circuits with our G10-AsP system. The ability to produce 6-inch InP wafers will significantly enhance their manufacturing and technology capabilities and drive the adoption of next-generation optical technologies," said Dr. Felix Grawert, CEO and President of AIXTRON SE.

Steve Stockman, who leads Nokia’s InP-based PIC manufacturing added: "The acquisition of AIXTRON's state of the art G10-AsP platform is a strategic investment in our production capabilities. This advanced technology will enable us to meet the growing demand for high-performance photonic integrated circuits and expand our leadership in the industry."

The transition to 6-inch InP wafers represents a significant advancement for the photonic integrated circuit industry. Larger wafer sizes enable higher production volumes and reduced per-unit cost while accessing superior manufacturing technology. This shift is particularly important for high-demand sectors such as telecommunications, automotive, and data centers, where high-frequency, high-bandwidth data transmission is critical.

 

 

 

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About AIXTRON:

AIXTRON SE is a leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry. The Company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Herzogenrath (near Aachen), Germany, with subsidiaries and sales offices in Asia, United States, and in Europe. AIXTRON´s technology solutions are used by a diverse range of customers worldwide to build advanced components for electronic and optoelectronic applications based on compound or organic semiconductor materials. Such components are used in a broad range of innovative applications, technologies and industries. These include Laser and LED applications, display technologies, data transmission, SiC and GaN power management and conversion, communication, signaling and lighting as well as a range of other leading-edge applications.

Our registered trademarks: AIXACT®, AIXTRON®, Atomic Level SolutionS®, Close Coupled Showerhead®, CRIUS®, Gas Foil Rotation®, OVPD®, Planetary Reactor®, PVPD®, TriJet®

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^[1] According to a report from Market and Data.