iPronics
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2 video interviews · 2026
Silicon Photonics: 20x Denser Optical Switching
- iPronics builds optical circuit switching directly into silicon photonic chips, aimed at the scale-up portion of the data center network.
- The chip-integrated approach runs 10–20x denser than MEMS-based switching and reconfigures the network roughly 1,000 times faster.
- A recent $125M round funds supply chain, production volume, and the qualification work needed to ship a reliable product.
Abstract
Christian Dupont, CEO of iPronics, explains how the company's silicon photonic-based optical circuit switching technology delivers 10 to 20 times greater density than traditional MEMS systems while enabling network reconfiguration approximately 1,000 times faster for data center applications. iPronics is using its recent $125 million funding round to strengthen supply chains, scale production, and complete product qualification for market delivery.
Silicon Photonics OCS: 1000x Faster Switching
- iPronics silicon photonics OCS reconfigures 1000x faster than previous solutions
- 32-radix switch ramping in production; 64x64 port OCS chip already fabricated
- Establishing a Thailand production line, with plans to double radix annually
Abstract
Christian Dupont, CEO of iPronics, presents the company's silicon photonics-based optical circuit switches that achieve reconfiguration times a thousand times faster than previous solutions, enabling rapid network switching for improved reliability and performance in data centers. iPronics is establishing a production line in Thailand to meet volume demands, with their 32-radix switch currently ramping up in production and a 64x64 port OCS chip already fabricated, while planning to double radix annually to improve port density and integration.