Zero-change manufacturing of photonic interconnects for silicon electronics
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Abstract
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Jon Heffernan (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | Knowledge on the use of transfer printing in inter chip devices has been used to inform the National Semiconductor Strategy, in particular though contributions to the IFM consultation study which includes the role of hetergeneuosu integration in the strategy. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2023 |
| Sector | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Electronics |
| Impact Types | Policy & public services |
| Description | Consultation with Department of Digital Culture Media and Sports |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Title | Epitaxy of advanced lasers |
| Description | To facilitate the use of transfer print methods for verticla cavity lasers in this project, we have made progress on the development of the epitaxy of advanced laser structures indluing the use of VCSELs on sacrifical layers and the use of novel distributed bragg reflectors to manage strain in very thick structures. This has been developed on a new MOVPE reactor installed in the national epitacy facility in Sheffield in 2022. The capability will eventually be made available to all UK researchers through the National Epitaxy Facility |
| Type Of Material | Improvements to research infrastructure |
| Year Produced | 2022 |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | To early to state |
| URL | https://www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/iii-v-technologies/facilities/metal-organic-chemical-vapou... |
| Title | Membrane fabrication methods for Vertical Cavity Semiconductor Lasers VCSELs) |
| Description | To facilitate the use of transfer print methods in this project, we have made progress on the development of separable membranes containing VCSEL devices. These devices will form a major part of this grant, but more generically the ability to transfer print operating VCSELs will be broadly applicable to other application areas. The capability will eventually be made available to all UK researchers through the National Epitaxy Facility |
| Type Of Material | Improvements to research infrastructure |
| Year Produced | 2021 |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | Too early in grant at this time, but further opportunities are being investigated. |
| Description | Strathclyde-Sheffield collaboration on Transfer Print of lasers |
| Organisation | University of Strathclyde |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Ongoing development of transfer print processes through Photonics Hub spoke funding has led to a new EPSRC grant on Photonic Interconnects on CMOS between Sheffield and Strathclyde. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Strathclyde have provided the advanced transfer print processes for transferring lasers onto new substrates as well as design concepts |
| Impact | New EPSRC grant funded in 2021: EP/V005022/1 EP/V004859/1 |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Description | Creating an Innovation Pipeline for Compound Semiconductors in the UK |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Under the auspices of the National Epitaxy Facility and supported by the Photonics Manufacturing Hub, a one day workshop on the infrastructure available to support innovation in compound semiconductors int he UK was held in February 2022. The meeting was online and attracted over 180 delegates from both academia, industry, government and research councils. Outputs of the meeting are being actively fed into government consultations and will be followed up in summer 2022. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/news-events/ |