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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

The Governing Council of the University of Toronto

$97,900.00

Broadband, Low-Noise, Backside-Integrated Semiconductor Optical Amplifier for Coherent Communication Links

FY 2024-25 · 2024-07-05

Summary
The transmitters used in future fiber optic networks will require higher optical powers to sustain ever increasing bit rates and network flexibility. However, it is currently a technological challenge to implement an optical amplifier in the area of the transmitter for which its impact would be the largest. SCINTIL Photonics has developed a silicon photonics platform which allows the integration of amplifiers at this key point in the link. NRC has developed materials for amplifying optical signals which introduce little noise in the optical signal, a perfect fit for the transmitters SCINTIL is developing. This project will aim to build a prototype of an optical transmitter utilizing SCINTIL’s amplifier integration process, fabricated with NRC’s amplifier materials, for the next generation of high speed, energy-efficient optical communication systems, with research support from the University of Toronto.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108162330
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02024-07-052024-25$68,200.00
12024-07-052024-25$97,900.00

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $97,900.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois. La valeur totale des modifications est de $97,900. dollars.
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
1016654
Agreement Start Date
2024-07-05
Agreement Title
Broadband, Low-Noise, Backside-Integrated Semiconductor Optical Amplifier for Coherent Communication Links
Agreement Title (French)
Amplificateur optique à semi-conducteur à large bande, à faible bruit et intégré côté arrière pour les liaisons de communication cohérentes
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$97,900.00
Amendment Date
2025-10-22
Amendment Number
1
Description
The transmitters used in future fiber optic networks will require higher optical powers to sustain ever increasing bit rates and network flexibility. However, it is currently a technological challenge to implement an optical amplifier in the area of the transmitter for which its impact would be the largest. SCINTIL Photonics has developed a silicon photonics platform which allows the integration of amplifiers at this key point in the link. NRC has developed materials for amplifying optical signals which introduce little noise in the optical signal, a perfect fit for the transmitters SCINTIL is developing. This project will aim to build a prototype of an optical transmitter utilizing SCINTIL’s amplifier integration process, fabricated with NRC’s amplifier materials, for the next generation of high speed, energy-efficient optical communication systems, with research support from the University of Toronto.
Description (French)
Les transmetteurs utilisés dans les prochains réseaux à fibres optiques nécessiteront des puissances optiques plus élevées pour soutenir des débits binaires et une flexibilité du réseau en constante augmentation. Cependant, la mise en œuvre d’un amplificateur optique dans la zone du transmetteur où son impact sera le plus important constitue actuellement un défi technologique. SCINTIL Photonics a développé une plateforme photonique en silicium qui permet l’intégration d’amplificateurs à cet endroit clé de la liaison. Le Conseil national de recherches du Canada a développé des matériaux pour l’amplification des signaux optiques qui introduisent peu de bruit dans le signal optique, ce qui convient parfaitement aux émetteurs que SCINTIL est en train de développer. Ce projet vise à construire un prototype de transmetteur optique utilisant le processus d’intégration des amplificateurs de SCINTIL, fabriqué avec les matériaux d’amplification du CNRC, pour la prochaine génération de systèmes de communication optique à grande vitesse et à haut rendement énergétique, avec le soutien de la recherche de l’Université de Toronto.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding (French)
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding Number
35112
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
108162330
Recipient City
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
Recipient Postal Code
M5S 1S8
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q2-1016654
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