Teradyne, Inc., a leading provider of automated test equipment and advanced robotics, has unveiled the Photon 100, a cutting-edge opto-electric automated test platform designed to accelerate high-volume silicon photonics (SiPh) and co-packaged optics (CPO) manufacturing. The Photon 100 integrates Teradyne’s proven UltraFLEXplus platform with industry-leading optical and electrical instrumentation to streamline testing across wafer, optical engine, and co-packaged module insertions.
As the demand for high-speed, energy-efficient optical interconnects grows, driven by AI and next-generation data centers, manufacturers face increasing challenges in scaling SiPh and CPO production. The Photon 100 addresses these challenges by delivering high-throughput, automated testing, simplifying operations, reducing time-to-market, and enabling manufacturers to scale their production efficiently and reliably.
“The Photon 100 delivers unmatched value to our customers by providing a comprehensive, scalable, and integrated solution that simplifies the complexities of high-volume silicon photonics and co-packaged optics testing,” said Geeta Athalye, vice president of Silicon Photonics Test at Teradyne. “The integration of the proven Teradyne UltraFLEXplus platform with state-of-the-art optical and electrical instrumentation ensures seamless performance at scale today and the flexibility to evolve alongside our customers’ needs as the industry continues to innovate.”
Key Features and Benefits
- Integrated Optical & Electrical Instrumentation: Combines advanced optical and electrical test capabilities.
- Scalable for High-Volume Manufacturing: Designed to support the rigorous demands of high-volume SiPh and CPO production environments.
- Comprehensive Test Coverage: Supports wafer (single and double-sided), optical engine, and CPO test insertions.
- Customizable Optical Instrumentation: Standard configuration available, with the ability to tailor optical instrumentation if needed.
- Operational Simplicity: Designed, built and maintained by Teradyne, eliminating the need for customers to integrate and support multi-vendor solutions.
- Open Ecosystem: Customers can choose their preferred ecosystem partners for high-volume manufacturing, including wafer-level and die-level probe options.
With the Photon 100, Teradyne reinforces its leadership position in high-volume SiPh and CPO test, delivering an integrated, scalable, and automated solution for today’s most advanced manufacturing challenges. By combining cutting-edge optical and electrical instrumentation with the proven UltraFLEXplus platform, Teradyne Photon 100 empowers customers to accelerate innovation, reduce operational complexity, and scale production to meet the growing demands of AI and next-generation data centers. The Photon 100 underscores Teradyne’s commitment to driving the future of silicon photonics and co-packaged optics manufacturing with industry-leading test solutions.
