Business Daily Media

Men's Weekly

.

Arrow Electronics Supports LightSpeed to Build Compact, scalable, and Power-Efficient Opto-Electronic System-in-Packages (SiPs) for Delivering Superior Data Bandwidth Capability and Processing Performance.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 27 March 2023 - Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. today announces its support for LightSpeed Photonics Private Limited (LightSpeed), a Singapore-based start-up, to accelerate the development of optics embedded processors for speeding up data input/output processing, optimizing power consumption, and enabling multi-terabit data connectivity for a wide range of applications from data center, AI, video content streaming to augmented reality/virtual reality.



arrow image.png
Arrow is teaming with LightSpeed to help accelerate the development of optics embedded processors for delivering superior data bandwidth capability and processing performance.

Due to digitalization, applications need to process growing volumes of data. Modern computing systems demand better data processing and transmission capabilities with higher speeds, higher energy-efficiency, and greater scalability at a lower cost of manufacturing and ownership. A diverse integration of electronics and photonics has emerged as a viable alternative. By using light to facilitate massive data movement between processors and components rather than traditional electrical cables, optical interconnects help address increasing challenges of power density, circuit miniaturization, and cost efficiency.

Co-founded in 2021 by Rohin Kumar Y, Ph.D., CEO, and Ramana V. Pamidighantam, CTO, LightSpeed specializes in building compact, modular package of opto-electronic processors and interconnects for data bandwidth intensive applications that require real-time processing. Their patent-pending technology provides free space multichannel optical bus connecting up to four processors simultaneously. Their photonic packaging uses standard semiconductor process. Offering a modular and scalable design, the "optics-to-the chip" modules can be field-configurable to support multiple applications.

"Our mission is to bring a holistic solution to the problem by leveraging our combined decades of experience in R&D in photonics, semiconductors, IC packaging and Opto-Electronic component design. By integrating photonics with processors, we strive to make data processing work up to at least ten times faster than existing technology," said Rohin Kumar Y, CEO of LightSpeed. "Arrow has been a valuable and trusted technology partner, guiding us through our journey, from design optimization to proof of concept, testing, and production-ready supply chain services. We appreciate Arrow's global technology ecosystem which enables us to tap into their market expertise and industry trends of the electronics world."

Intel, one of Arrow's long-standing technology suppliers, is among LightSpeed's roster of mentors. Taking part in Intel's startup program, LightSpeed has received mentoring and technical support to their FPGA computing architecture.

"We believe LightSpeed is working on a solution that will be essential for computing in the near future. We share the comprehensive details and application information of FPGA, field programmable gate arrays. It helps form the foundation for solution framework," said Arvindh Rajasekharan, Intel's startup program mentor. "We also provide our technical mentoring and feedback, which is crucial in the early stages of the system architecture".

To support local start-ups community in their idea-to-prototype-to-manufacturing journey, Arrow has established the NTU-Arrow Invent Lab in collaboration with the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore since April 2022. NTU-Arrow Invent Lab acts as an innovation and experimental platform where technology start-ups develop ideas, unleash creativity, and bring their inventions to life as they tap into Arrow's global resources. LightSpeed has used the NTU-Arrow Invent Lab's equipment to test and consult and collaborate with Arrow. Arrow engineers and technical experts have provided recommendations and advice to help LightSpeed make the solution happen, including:
    • Electronic-Photonic Integration: Proposing suitable components to meet customer requirements to enable high data rate optics instead of copper in the 3D package to enhance performance for the high critical operational needs of data centers together with I/O system design, and interposer fabrication.
    • Matching the Right Expert: Introducing suitable design partners to support customers with their design requirements and support throughout the whole journey – fabrication, assembly, validation and packaging.
      • Accelerating Time-to-market: Providing the NTU-Arrow Invent Lab environment and equipment required for testing with instruments - power supplies, oscilloscope, signal, and spectrum analyzer to streamline the turnaround time and processes during the prototype stage

      "At Arrow, we are constantly seeking ways to help innovators bring their forward-thinking technologies and solutions to the market faster and in a much more cost-effective manner," said Natarajan MM, Arrow Electronics' vice president of South Asia. "We are excited to extend our global technology supplier ecosystem, best-in-class design tools and resources, and engineering expertise to LightSpeed as they commercialize their next generation opto-electronic embedded products offerings, aiming at delivering high bandwidth and high-performance benefits at a lower carbon footprint for data-intensive applications."

      Hashtag: #ArrowElectronics

      The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

      About Arrow Electronics

      Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com.

News from Asia

Tenchijin Named Finalist for IVS2025 LAUNCHPAD

Exhibiting at IVS Startup Market to Showcase Advanced Water DX Solutions TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 June 2025 - Tenchijin Inc...

ESET and Canon Extends Regional Alliance to Combat Asia’s Security Challenges

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 June 2025 – ESET Asia Pte. Ltd. ("ESET"), a global leader in cybersecurity, and Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("Canon") today announced the signing of a Memora...

Counterfeit and Refurbished Transducers Pose Serious Safety Risks

Merz Aesthetics® Hong Kong Launches Ultherapy® Authenticity Verification Reward Program This August Consumers Urged to Verify Ultherapy® Transducers Authenticity for Safe and Effective Treatments H...

Porsche Design Tower Bangkok and Curvistan Bangkok Host an Exclusive Preview of the "Electrifying Past. Present. Future." Exhibition

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 April 2025 - Porsche Design Tower Bangkok showcased its commitment to innovation by hosting an exclusive evening reception with Curvistan Bangkok, ...

Hong Kong: Bridging Business Opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 June 2025 - As a global trade and financial centre and a key link in the Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI), Hong Kong plays a pivotal role in connect...

Octa Black: Octa broker's premium trading experience

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2025 - Octa, a globally regulated and trusted broker since 2011, rewards its high-value clients in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Nigeria with a...

Gaw Capital Appoints Nicholas Toh as Managing Director – Head of Data Centre Platform, Asia (Ex-China)

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2025 – Gaw Capital Partners, a leading multi-asset investment management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nicholas Toh as Managin...

Prime Immigration Consultancy Announces Expansion of Service Offerings to Help Clients Achieve the Singapore Dream

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2025 - Prime Immigration Consultancy (PIC), a Singapore-based immigration consultancy, has announced an expansion of its services to provide more comp...

ICONSIAM in Collaboration with Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group Brings China’s Most Iconic Lantern Festival to Thailand for the First Time

“Yuyuan Lantern Festival 2025” Lights Up Bangkok to Celebrate 50 Years of Thai–Chinese Diplomatic Ties BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2025 - ICONSIAM, the global landmark al...

SIBUR to expand cooperation with clients in Bangladesh

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2025 - SIBUR, Russia's largest producer of polymers and synthetic rubbers, sees potential to increase supplies to Bangladesh following the launch ...

Demand for Home Batteries surges as Federal Rebate Kicks In

A leading provider of energy solutions VoltX Energy has seen a 400% increase in demand for home batteries in the past three weeks as people put d...

Why Sport Remains the Safest Bet in an Uncertain World

When Rome was in crisis, its leaders did not retreat to the Senate. They went to the circus. To the chariot races. To the gladiators. Sport was no...

THE FINE LINE WITHIN HILARIOUS SIGNAGE DESIGN FAILS

It seems like design failures still occur in today’s modern branding era, despite rigorous rounds of approvals behind the scenes. One signage show...

Deputy Announces Exclusive Global Partnership with Predelo to Bring AI to Shift-Based Businesses

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based businesses, has announced an exclusive partnership with Predelo, an AI Decision Agent-as-a-Serv...

Leftover Budget? The Last-Minute EOFY Tip to Drive Business Success in FY25/26

The countdown is on. With just days left until EOFY, now’s the time to make your remaining 2024–2025 budget work harder and smarter. After workin...

pay.com.au appoints new CEO and Managing Director

The former COO will lead the company’s next growth phase, with ex-CEO Edward Alder transitioning into the role of Managing Director AUSTRALIA, 25...

Sell by LayBy