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
Wrapping up 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, we took a moment to step away from the office to enjoy a great evening together—bowling, a shared dinner, and a chance to look back on an intense and rewarding year.It has been an exciting journey for EDWATEC.
UK semiconductor startups day
Today, we had the pleasure of presenting EDWATEC to a visiting delegation of UK semiconductor startups, representatives from Innovate UK, and the British Embassy in Switzerland.
EDWATEC at OFC 2026
EDWATEC will be exhibiting at OFC 2026 in Los Angeles!