MB: What problem is POET Technologies solving?

PC: For almost 50 years, Moore’s Law has dictated the pace of technological change, by doubling the number of transistors on a chip every 1.5 to two years to increase performance capabilities to computing devices such as smartphones, laptops and networks. The problem is that Moore’s Law cannot be sustained indefinitely and is predicted to come to an end within the next decade.

By integrating optics and electronics onto one monolithic chip, POET Technologies provide its customers with a rebirth of Moore’s Law and a new wave of chipset innovation. An optoelectronic device using POET technology can achieve estimated cost savings back to the manufacturer of 80 percent compared to the hybrid silicon devices that are widely used today.