DustPhotonics Overview
DustPhotonics creates technology for optical connections using silicon photonics, crucial for high-speed data communication. Their CARMEL series and Low Loss Laser Coupling (L3C) technology aim to enhance the efficiency and reliability of data transfer while minimizing energy use and operational costs. This solution facilitates the seamless integration of components necessary for modern optical communication systems.
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/PRNewswire/ -- DustPhotonics, a leading developer of silicon photonics technology and solutions for hyperscale data center and AI applications, today...
DustPhotonics, a leading developer of silicon photonics technology, has announced the launch of the industrys first merchant silicon photonics engine for 1.6Tb/s DR8 applications, targeting AI and hyperscale data centers. The engine supports 8 channels, each capable of operating at up to 224G/channel. A second variant supports four channels for 800Gb/s DR4 applications. The products integrate on-board lasers and offer benefits such as low power dissipation and enhanced supply chain scalability. The products are available for sampling and will be released to production by the end of the year. DustPhotonics will showcase the engine at the ECOC trade show in Frankfurt, Germany, in September 2024.
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DustPhotonics raises $24 million in Series B follow-on | CTech
DustPhotonics, an Israeli startup that develops silicon photonics for hyperscale data center and AI applications, has raised $24 million in a Series B follow-on round. The funding round was participated by new and existing investors including Sienna Venture Capital, Greenfield Partners, Atreides Management, and Exor Ventures. The funds will be used to scale the production of its Carmel-4 and Carmel-8 products. The companys platform offers improvements in bandwidth and speeds while reducing costs and power consumption. The funding is expected to accelerate the development of its next-generation products which will enable 1.6Tb/s applications.
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DustPhotonics and MaxLinear Announce New Level of Silicon Photonics Integrated Solution Based on Keystone 5nm DSP
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DustPhotonics Secures $33 Million in Funding to Fuel Development of its Silicon Photonics Technology
DustPhotonics has announced a new investment of $33 million led by Greenfield Partners. The company has also undergone a corporate reorganization to align with new business opportunities and strategy. The focus will be on silicon photonics solutions, while the Transceivers product line will be phased out. Ronnen Lovinger has assumed the role of CEO, while the previous CEO, Ben Rubovitch, will lead the Business side of the company. DustPhotonics develops scalable, cost-effective silicon photonics technology for the Cloud and Telecom markets. The investment and organizational changes will enable the company to continue serving its customers strategic requirements and address their key challenges.
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DustPhotonics Expands Management Team, Adds President
DustPhotonics has announced the appointment of Ronnen Lovinger as President. Lovinger will be responsible for overseeing the companys Research, Development, Operations, and Quality. He will drive operational and development excellence to ensure continued growth and customer satisfaction. Lovinger brings over 20 years of experience in executive leadership roles and has a strong background in the photonics marketplace. DustPhotonics designs and markets high-performance optical transceivers and scalable solutions for data centers and cloud markets.
Management Changes
| Sector | Industrial Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $99M |
| Last funding | $24M |
| Stage | B |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 9 |
Team Members
6
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.dustphotonics.com/ |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Tsela ha-Har St 11, Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
19925 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA, USA
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