ColorChip Overview
ColorChip brings high-speed data transmission to mega-data centers and enterprises. The company's hyperscale single-mode solutions leverage its patented SystemOnGlass platform to deliver robust yet compact optical transceivers that support immense rates of data-intensive traffic. The ColorChip group has four headquarters around the world: a PLC FAB dedicated to the production of SystemOnGlass optical engines, module NPI, and R&D center in Yokneam, Israel; a mass production facility for modules, spanning 12,000 square meters and hundreds of operators, in Jiashan, China; an expanded R&D center in Suzhou, China; and a front office serving North American customers in Texas, United States.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
Latest News
growth-positive
ColorChip LTD forms a global group to address the Metaverse and WEB 3.0 needs for higher speed connectivity and AR/VR applications
ColorChip, the Photonic Integrated Circuit pioneer, has launched a multi-asset group to provide data center and cloud customers with a broader product portfolio for data center connectivity. The group has expanded its capabilities through strategic partnerships, investments in optical components, and the expansion of its legacy SystemOnGlass™ PIC platform. ColorChip has also released miniaturized projectors based on its platform for AR/VR and HUD applications. The company aims to address the growing demand for high bandwidth in the Datacom and Telecom markets. ColorChip will be participating in the upcoming OFC event to showcase its product lines. The company has headquarters in Israel, China, and the USA.
CustomersPartnersInvestment
growth-positive
ColorChip Introduces an Ultra-Compact RGB Pico-Projector for SmartGlasses Applications Based on Its Proprietary ColorMux® SystemOnGlass™ PLC Platform
ColorChip, a global leader in photonic integrated technologies, has introduced a highly innovative, ultra-compact RGB Pico-Projector based on a patented PLC SystemOnGlass™ (SOG™) platform. This advancement in technology is expected to support the growing AR/VR market, particularly with the potential launch of Apple SmartGlasses. The projector integrates ColorChips ColorMux® RGB Beam Combiner with a MEMS scanner, providing a high-quality image and low power consumption. ColorChips glass PLC platform is superior to other mediums, enabling a speckle-free, high-resolution image. The companys RGB pico-projector is ideal for applications where high efficiency is needed. ColorChips Planar Lightwave Circuit and SystemOnGlass™ technology is designed for simplicity of integration and manufacturing, making it a cost-effective modular platform for various applications. ColorChip has provided samples to leading consumer electronic suppliers and is collaborating on the next generation design.
PartnersExpand
growth-negative
Communication Chips Company ColorChip to Lay Off 50% of Employees
ColorChip Ltd., an Israel-based communication chips company, is laying off 100 of its 200 employees in response to a market downturn. The company is undergoing a streamlining process and will be holding pre-termination hearings for the affected employees. In August, it was reported that ColorChip was negotiating an acquisition by Sanan Optoelectronics, a Chinese chip designer and manufacturer. ColorChip designs and manufactures communication components for telecom providers and data centers.
Layoffs
growth-positive
China's Sanan Optoelectronics in Talks to Buy Israeli Communication Chips Company ColorChip
Chinas Sanan Optoelectronics is in talks to acquire ColorChip Ltd., an Israeli communication chips company, for around $300 million. ColorChip designs and manufactures communication components for telecom providers and data centers. The acquisition is expected to be conducted through a Sanan Group affiliated private equity fund called An Xin Capital LLP. ColorChip has raised $112 million in total equity to date, with investors including Israel Growth Partners, Vintage Investment Partners, and Gemini Israel Ventures. The company currently employs around 200 people and counts Facebook as one of its clients.
Acquisition
growth-positive
ColorChip Joins Open Compute Project with Platinum Membership and Announces 200G QSFP56 FR4 Beta Transceiver Demonstration in Collaboration with Marvell
ColorChip has joined The Open Compute Project (OCP) Community as a Platinum Member and will expand on its OCP-Inspired™ 100G CWDM4-Lite transceiver to demonstrate a family of PAM4 transceivers. ColorChip will also collaborate with Marvell Semiconductor to demonstrate a power efficient 4x50G PAM4 optical interconnect. The companys family of 200G QSFP56 PAM4 transceivers is set to be Generally Available in Q4/18. ColorChips SOG™ solutions for 100G Single-Lambda PAM4 QSFP28 cover DR/FR/LR applications from 500m to 10Km. The technologies deployed in ColorChips transceivers are building blocks towards the implementation of 400G QSFP56-DD DR4/FR4 transceivers. ColorChip is a technology innovator in the field of photonic integrated hybrids.
Partners
| Sector | Industrial Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $102.2M |
| Last funding | $37M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 8 |
| Investors | 15 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.color-chip.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Ha-Tavor St 1, Yokne'am Illit, Israel
Suzhou, Jiuquan, Gansu, China
Texas, USA
Jiashan, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
Photos & Videos
2 item(s)
