IIT Madras Launches Indigenous Silicon Photonics Solutions

MeitY launched indigenously developed Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit and Universal PPIC Test Engine at IIT Madras.
The PDK contains over 50 verified components for photonic IC design, serving as a national facility for R&D.
The center plans Silicon Photonics MPW fabrication runs starting Q3 FY26 with foundry partner SilTerra Malaysia.
Technology has applications in classical and quantum regimes, with potential support under ISM 2.0 R&D vertical.