STMicroelectronics Begins High-Volume Production of Silicon Photonics PIC100 Platform for Data Centers
STMicroelectronics has launched high-volume production of its PIC100 silicon photonics platform, targeting hyperscalers for optical interconnects in data centers and AI clusters. The PIC100 supports 800G and 1.6T transceivers, providing higher bandwidth, lower latency, and improved energy efficiency.
The company aims to quadruple production capacity by 2027, supported by long-term customer commitments. The data center pluggable optics market is expected to grow to $34 billion by 2030, with silicon photonics transceivers projected to increase their market share from 43% in 2025 to 76% by 2030. Future developments include the PIC100 TSV platform, integrating through-silicon via technology to enhance optical connectivity and thermal efficiency.
