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Organization Overview 

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Organization Name

The name of this Association, organized as a 501(c)6 not-for-profit and incorporated in the State of Washington, is Advanced Photonics Coalition, Inc. (APC).

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Purpose

As stated in the papers of incorporation - "The purpose of the corporation is to improve business conditions for and promote the common business interest of persons developing, manufacturing, integrating, and using optical interconnects and optical subassemblies in network equipment for data center, high performance computing, quantum computing and machine learning applications."

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Aims and Objectives 

Our mission is for optical fabs to be leading and creating the world’s best technology in terms of reliability, validation, and trust. This allows for the creation of building blocks for Silicon Photonics ICs that are put together in an assured way using foundry Process Development Kit to accelerate production.

 

APC shall also address itself to all types of fiber optic and conversion devices companies. It shall enhance the reputation of the members of this association and their products through various programs, and establish relevant activities including, but not restricted to the following:

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  • Standard Specifications [or Best Design Practices where applicable] of the Industry Involvement in all Photonic devices

  • Research and Development Studies and Programs

  • Liaison with other Professional Societies

  • Liaison with Customers and Developers within the organization

  • Protection for each member through the Bylaws and IPR Policy

  • Involvement in the Photonic Enabled Cloud Computing [PECC} Conference in conjunction with Optica

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Every Day Life  

  • Every day APC grows and changes due to the rapid pace of photonics

  • Many areas of exploration and specifications remain untouched

  • We work together to create a collaborative environment

  • Some companies drive the process and some learn and adapt

  • There is no mandatory level of participation, all are welcome to learn

  • Competitors are collaborators, there is enough opportunity for all

  • Today we focus on the datacenter and soon other markets

  • In a little over a year, we are at 45+ members and growing 

  • We are at almost 10 working and focus groups across the ecosystem

  • The whole silicon photonics ecosystem comes together to drive standards

  • Every company is protected by the APC IPR Policy

  • Standards for low cost, high volume manufacturing of silicon photonics + CPO is our main goal

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