CORNERSTONE is an open source, license free silicon photonics rapid prototyping foundry.
We offer seven photonics technology platforms to accommodate a broad spectrum of applications, including telecoms, sensing, LiDAR, quantum, and more. Each platform features a standard component library, helping to lower entry barriers and foster innovation by allowing engineers to focus on their applications. Our unique approach allows us to assist in the development of early-stage R&D projects and build proof-of-concept prototypes, helping to drive silicon photonics innovation.
CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre
The CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre is the UK’s leading technology hub for silicon photonics. Our mission is to realise a continuous pipeline of silicon photonics-enabled technologies and companies that can serve a wide range of global industries by 2030. We accelerate photonic innovation by bringing together tailored start-up support, engaging networking events, expert design consultancy, and flexible prototyping, backed by our open-source silicon photonics foundry.
“The CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre enables CORNERSTONE to become more than just a foundry. We have launched a suite of technical and non-technical training, we strive to act as a united voice for the UK silicon photonics community to policy makers and the public, and are looking to seed new interdisciplinary collaborations around the UK.”
Deputy director, CORNERSTONE, Callum Littlejohns
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Our Services
- Multi-project-wafer (MPW) services on a variety of platforms
- Deep-UV projection lithography service
- Bespoke fabrication batches with a tape-out date to suit your requirements
- Design consultancy
- Training courses
- Research and development progammes
We pride ourselves on the level of service and personal touch provided to our users.
We offer flexibility in our process flows with a fast turnaround time.
Download our brochure“Iteration speed is probably one of the main challenges in silicon photonics (or even nanotechnology at all) innovation. InSpek’s ability to iterate quickly in the early days were largely due to Cornerstone MPW’s affordability and fast turnaround.”
Jérôme Michon
CEO, inSpek
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