Boosting Light
to Transform Connectivity
Revolutionizing optical communication with Erbium-Doped Waveguide Amplifier (EDWA) technology offering compact, scalable, & high-performance on-chip gain.
Leading the Future with Rare-Earth Ion-Doped Photonic Technology
EDWATEC is pioneering rare-earth ion-doped photonic technology to deliver unmatched performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability—powering the future of data, telecom, and AI.
High Performance
The device features 30 dB on-chip gain, 300 mW on-chip output power, a low noise figure (<5 dB), and temperature-insensitive gain.
Low Cost
Wafer-scale fabrication and flexible integration of passive and active photonic components enable cost-efficient, high-volume production.
Scalable
Monolithic integration with silicon photonics foundry process allowing large volume wafer scale fabrication.
Multi Lane
Integration of multiple amplifier lanes on a single photonic chip for massively parallel applications.
Compact
Ultra-compact, chip-scale amplifiers with mm² footprints.
Extended Range
Possibility to incorporate other ions to address a wide range of wavelengths.
Pioneering Rare-Earth Ion-Doped Photonic Circuits
EDWATEC, a Swiss high-tech startup, manufactures rare-earth ion-doped photonic integrated circuits.
EDWATEC specializes in providing tailored solutions through its proprietary Er-doped PIC technology for compact, scalable, and high-performance optical amplifiers and lasers. Our distinct advantage lies in access to state-of-the-art nano-fabrication facilities combined with our team’s expertise in photonics design and measurement.
Latest Updates & Innovations
Seminar at RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing
EDWATEC’s CTO and co-founder Amir Youssefi will present its erbium-doped photonic integrated circuit platform at the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing in Japan on April 17, 2026.
EDWATEC at OPIE 2026 in Yokohama, Japan
EDWATEC will present its erbium-doped integrated amplifier and laser technology at OPIE 2026 in Yokohama, engaging with Japan’s leading photonics community.
EDWATEC at OFC 2026
EDWATEC is exhibiting at OFC 2026 in Los Angeles, presenting its latest advances in on-chip optical amplification based on erbium-doped photonic integrated circuits.