“十年追光路” 光电子先导院如何破解“芯”难题？

Core Viewpoint - The domestic silicon photonics innovation industry faces common challenges such as high production line costs, product validation issues, limited capacity, and high market risks. The establishment of the "8-inch Advanced Silicon Photonic Integration Technology Innovation Platform" by the Shaanxi Optoelectronic Pilot Institute aims to address these challenges and support the growth of the photonics industry in China [2][3][4]. Group 1: Industry Challenges - The industry has long struggled with the inability to build production lines, difficulties in product validation, limited capacity, and high market risks [2][3]. - Domestic companies rely on foreign platforms for wafer processing, incurring high costs and facing long processing cycles and supply limitations [2]. Group 2: Platform Development - The "8-inch Silicon Photonic Platform" was officially launched with a total investment of 750 million yuan, marking a significant milestone for the region and the industry [3]. - The platform aims to fill the gap in the silicon photonic chip pilot testing field in the Northwest region and is a key component of the "Chasing Light Plan" to develop a trillion-yuan photonics industry cluster in Shaanxi [3][4]. Group 3: Financial Support and Future Plans - The Shaanxi Optoelectronic Pilot Institute has invested approximately 1.5 billion yuan to establish dual pilot platforms for 6-inch compound chips and 8-inch silicon photonic chips, serving over 100 startups [4]. - The institute is initiating a new round of financing to upgrade existing platforms and prepare for future expansion, with a recent 500 million yuan loan agreement with the National Development Bank [6][7].