Photonic Integration Training Columbia University, NYC Oct , 2015

Photonic Integration is now breaking through PICs are increasingly made in outside foundries  This is similar to electronic ICs  Value chain also includes packaging, design S/W, brokers, etc  Training is best vehicle to learn complex value chain  Design software simply needs to be tried hands-on Few unique aspects about this training:  Covers all key material systems, supported by 9 foundries  Have over 15 sponsors: 29 trainees with 24 trainers  Focus on business/market topics in addition to technical detail  Pay special attention to networking Why Is Training so Critical for PICs? 15-sep-15p1Lightwave PIC Webinar

Special Thanks Goes to our Host! 15-sep-15p2Lightwave PIC Webinar Dept of EE, Columbia University has provided enormous support  Prof. Keren Bergman  Ms. Jessica Rodriguez  As well as many others… Training organized by 7 Pennies. In case of any questions, please contact:  Isobel Hoevers (logistics): ,  Gary Weiner (IT): ,  Erik Pennings (program): ,

Foundries InP Silicon Photonics TriPleX Design software Packaging Design houses Organization: Training Supported by Broad Group 15-sep-15p3Lightwave PIC Webinar AIM Photonics

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There is free and abundant WiFi on the campus Please turn all cell phones silent Need to stick to time limits 2 special “rump” sessions  Peter Winzer (Bell Labs); Monday around 4pm  Russ Pina (MOSIS): Tuesday around 5pm Memory sticks with close to all training material Monday 4:30pm is S/W installation  Rental computers (in so far reserved) will be brought in Need to look at dinner arrangements  Form small clusters of interest A Few More Points Before We Start… 15-sep-15p5Lightwave PIC Webinar

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