Packaging of ultra-dynamic photonic switches and transceivers

New optical switches can speed up the backbone of our data networks. The EU-funded PUNCH project will develop a new solution for optical switching that addresses several industrial requirements, including reliable and low latency communication with guaranteed service quality, less network congestion (and data loss or delay), lower power consumption and reduced cost of transmission interfaces. To do so, PUNCH will develop novel photonic components and corresponding interface electronics, establish scalable integration and photonics packaging processes, and manufacture different prototypes which will be demonstrated and validated in industrial 5G and data centre test-beds.