News: Optoelectronics
18 March 2026
POET and LITEON to co-develop optical modules for AI applications
POET Technologies Inc of Toronto, Ontario, Canada –– which designs and implementats highly integrated optical engines and light sources for artificial intelligence networks –– has announced a strategic collaboration with optoelectronic and power management firm LITEON Technology of Hsinchu, Taiwan. The partnership aims to co-develop next-generation optical communication modules built on POET’s patented optical interposer technology and integration platform.
The jointly developed optical engine will leverage the POET Optical Interposer to integrate several optical components, drive electronics and coupling structures into a compact, thermally optimized module. This approach enables scalable, cost-efficient production of advanced optical modules for next-generation co-packaged optics, AI systems, and high-bandwidth data-center applications.
“LITEON has long been at the forefront of optoelectronic semiconductor innovation, delivering solutions spanning optoelectronics to high-power AI and HPC infrastructure,” says Sander Su, general manager of LITEON’s Optoelectronic Products Solutions business. “By partnering with POET, our capabilities are extended into advanced photonic solutions that will enable the next generation of high-performance connectivity. Together, we aim to provide high-end laser solutions tailored for AI-driven data centers. We look forward to combining our respective manufacturing expertise and technological strengths,”he adds.
“This collaboration with LITEON is a major step forward in advancing optical connectivity for next-generation architectures,” says POET’s chairman & CEO Dr Suresh Venkatesan. “LITEON’s leadership in optoelectronics and precision manufacturing perfectly complements POET’s integration platform. Together, we are positioned to deliver highly scalable, power-efficient solutions that address the rapidly accelerating needs of AI and hyperscale data-center customers.”
POET will begin development work this year and expects to have prototypes ready by late 2026. High-volume production is anticipated for 2027.
POET is exhibiting in booth 339 at the Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC 2026) at the Los Angeles Convention Center (16–19 March).
POET demos hybrid laser and next-gen high-power external light source for AI at OFC
