📊Executive Summary

OpenLight and Tower Semiconductor have launched a new photonic Process Design Kit (PDK) compatible with Cadence's electronic design automation tools, aimed at enhancing the design capabilities for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on Tower's PH18DA platform. This integration allows for more efficient design processes, particularly for applications in optical interconnects and AI infrastructure. The collaboration is expected to streamline the transition from design to production, potentially accelerating market entry for new technologies. This development follows OpenLight's recent funding round, indicating strong commercial momentum in the photonics sector....