AndTech to Host WEB Seminar on June 26 (Fri): "Polymer Optical Waveguides and Material Development in Opto-Electronic Convergence Devices ~From Basics of Optical Waveguides/EO Polymers to Deployment in CPO Packages~"

AndTech Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Masao Tohyama; hereinafter “AndTech”) will hold a seminar on “Opto-Electronic Convergence” and “Polymer Waveguide and Material Development.”

This seminar focuses on opto-electronic convergence and polymer optical waveguides!

It will explain everything from the basics of optical waveguides and integration technology to materials and evaluation of electro-optic polymers for CPO (Co-packaged Optics). This course is designed for those who wish to learn about materials, devices, and implementation.

Live Streaming/WEB Seminar Course Outline

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Theme: Polymer Optical Waveguides and Material Development in Opto-Electronic Convergence Devices ~From Basics of Optical Waveguides/EO Polymers to Deployment in CPO Packages~

Date and Time: Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00-17:15

Participation Fee: 60,500 JPY (tax included) *Materials to be distributed electronically

URL: https://andtech.co.jp/seminars/1f13f7da-ad2e-6768-94dd-064fb9a95405

WEB Streaming Format: Zoom (URL will be sent after application)

Seminar Course Content Structure

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Lecture 1: 10:00-12:00 (Yokohama National University: Dr. Arakawa)

"Basics of Optical Waveguides and Integration Technology"

Lecture 2: 13:00-14:15 (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology: Dr. Suda)

"Integration and Evaluation of Polymer Optical Waveguides Supporting Opto-Electronic Convergence"

Lecture 3: 14:30-15:45 (National Institute of Information and Communications Technology: Dr. Yamada)

"Basics, Evaluation, and Application Development of EO Polymers"

Lecture 4: 16:00-17:15 (Ajinomoto Co., Inc.: Dr. Karakawa)

"Development of Resin Materials for Next-Generation Semiconductor Packages with Opto-Electronic Convergence in Mind"

Knowledge and Technical Issues Solvable with This Seminar

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① Basic principles and materials of optical waveguides

② Basic knowledge of optical integrated circuits and optical communication systems

③ Understanding market predictions and industry trends in opto-electronic convergence technology (CPO: Co-packaged Optics)

④ Design requirements and evaluation of polymer optical waveguides for CPO

⑤ Basics and evaluation of electro-optic (EO) polymers

⑥ Development of polymer materials for opto-electronic convergence

Seminar Participation Format

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This will be a live-streamed seminar using the WEB conference tool "Zoom."

Details will be provided after application.

All program items below (Please see if you are interested in details)

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Part 1: Basics of Optical Waveguides and Integration Technology

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Yokohama National University

Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Creation of Intelligent Structures, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mathematical, Physical and Electronic Information Science

Professor:

Taro Arakawa

[Lecture Summary]

This lecture will provide a detailed explanation of the basic principles of optical waveguides, optical waveguide materials, basic knowledge of optical circuit technology, basic knowledge of optical waveguide devices, optical integrated circuits, optical communication systems, optical sensors, and the latest technological trends in optical integrated circuits, optical communication systems, and optical sensors.

[Program]

1. Basics of Optical Waveguides

1-1 Basics of light propagation

1-2 Wave equations, eigenmodes, light confinement

2. Various Optical Waveguides

2-1 Optical fibers

2-2 Silica-based optical waveguides

2-3 Semiconductor optical waveguides

3. Optical Waveguide Devices

3-1 Cascade connection of optical waveguides

3-2 Directional couplers, Y-branch circuits, multimode interference devices

3-3 Mach-Zehnder interferometer

3-4 Arrayed waveguide gratings (AWG)

4. Applications of Optical Waveguides and Optical Integration Technology

4-1 Applications in optical communication

4-2 Optical integrated circuits and opto-electronic convergence technology

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Part 2: Integration and Evaluation of Polymer Optical Waveguides Supporting Opto-Electronic Convergence

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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Center for Opto-Electronic Convergence Research

Team Leader, Ph.D. (Engineering):

Satoshi Suda

[Lecture Summary]

This lecture will focus on polymer optical waveguide technology for realizing AOP substrates for opto-electronic convergence, consistently demonstrating 3D optical wiring, high-density integration, and high-temperature high-speed operation, and discussing design and evaluation technologies directly applicable to practical use.

[Program]

1. Background of Co-packaged Optics

1-1 Changes in data center configurations due to the expansion of generative AI

1-2 Industry and standardization trends of opto-electronic convergence technology

1-3 Standardization and industry trends of external laser sources (ELS)

2. Active Optical Package

2-1 Overview of Active Optical Package

2-1-1 Light