VLC Photonics, a leading company in engineering and services for the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs), joins the Spanish Semiconductor Industry Association (AESEMI).
Established in 2011 in Valencia as a spin-off of the Polytechnic University of Valencia and currently part of the Hitachi High-Tech Group since 2020, VLC Photonics is a Spanish company specialising in the design, modelling, simulation and testing of integrated photonics, offering complete engineering solutions for the entire PIC life cycle, from initial consulting to final device packaging.
The company stands out for its expertise in silicon photonics and III-V semiconductor technologies, as well as in materials such as silicon nitride and PLC, collaborating with more than 20 foundries globally to manufacture customised photonic components. Its portfolio of services includes technical consulting, specifications, requirements analysis, photonic circuit design, optical and electrical characterisation and testing of wafers and dies, functional assembly, and packaging solutions tailored to various market needs.
VLC Photonics operates in high-tech sectors such as data communications, quantum photonics, metrology, optical detection, LiDAR and biophotonics, providing advanced capabilities that facilitate the miniaturisation, integration and optimisation of complex optical systems. In addition, the company has recently strengthened its technological positioning by securing significant funding to expand its PIC design and testing capabilities within strategic European projects, thus contributing to the technological leadership of the photonics and semiconductor sector.
The incorporation of VLC Photonics into the semiconductor ecosystem brings added value thanks to its fabless experience, comprehensive service approach and international presence, where a significant part of its activity is focused on global markets with high technological complexity. Its technical capacity to tackle challenges from design to PIC packaging makes it a strategic partner for the industry seeking advanced technological solutions based on integrated photonics.
AESEMI, meanwhile, was founded in 2021 and represents the leading Spanish companies engaged in microelectronic design, semiconductor manufacturing and related technologies such as integrated photonics. One of its main objectives is to raise the profile of all the entities that form part of Spain’s technological ecosystem.
Further information
You can learn more about VLC Photonics in the Members section.