Silicon Photonics Workshop

Silicon Photonics Workshop
by Admin on 08-24-2026 at 1:08 am

Overview

Get ready to dive deep into the world of cutting-edge technology and innovation at the Silicon Photonics Workshop organized by Soitec!

Soitec is thrilled to host an exclusive, private workshop running parallel to ECOC 2026.

This year, we are diving straight into the infrastructure shaping tomorrow’s tech landscape:

May 25, 2026May 29, 2026

Power-SOI: The Reliability Engine Behind Functional Safety ICs

Power-SOI: The Reliability Engine Behind Functional Safety ICs
by Daniel Nenni on 05-25-2026 at 6:00 am
Categories: Semiconductor, Soitec

Power-SOI technology is rapidly emerging as a foundational platform for next-generation functional safety integrated circuits used in autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, humanoid robotics, and other mission-critical systems. The growing convergence of high-voltage power management and low-voltage digital… Read More

March 2, 2026March 9, 2026

Apple’s iPhone 17 Series 5G mmWave Antenna Module Revealed to be Powered by Soitec FD-SOI Substrates

Apple’s iPhone 17 Series 5G mmWave Antenna Module Revealed to be Powered by Soitec FD-SOI Substrates
by Daniel Nenni on 03-02-2026 at 8:00 am
Categories: Mobile, Semiconductor, Soitec

Recent independent teardown and technical analyses have confirmed that the 5G mmWave antenna module powering Apple’s latest iPhone 17 lineup relies on advanced SOITEC based Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) substrate technology. The discovery highlights a significant architectural shift in high-frequency… Read More

Podcast EP331: Soitec’s Broad Impact on Quantum Computing and More with Dr. Christophe Maleville

Podcast EP331: Soitec’s Broad Impact on Quantum Computing and More with Dr. Christophe Maleville
by Daniel Nenni on 02-13-2026 at 10:00 am
Categories: Semiconductor, Soitec

Daniel is joined by Dr. Christophe Maleville, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Executive Vice-President of Soitec’s Innovation. He joined Soitec in 1993 and was a driving force behind the company’s joint research activities with CEA-Leti. For several years, he led new SOI process development, oversaw SOI technology transfer… Read More

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

FD-SOI: A Cyber-Resilient Substrate for Secure Automotive Electronics

FD-SOI: A Cyber-Resilient Substrate for Secure Automotive Electronics
by Daniel Nenni on 10-22-2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Semiconductor, Soitec

The paper highlights how Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) technology provides a robust defense against Laser Fault Injection (LFI), a precise, laboratory-grade attack method that can compromise cryptographic and safety-critical hardware. As vehicles become increasingly digital and connected, with dozens… Read More

September 23, 2025September 22, 2025

Soitec’s “Engineering the Future” Event at Semicon West 2025

Soitec’s “Engineering the Future” Event at Semicon West 2025
by Daniel Nenni on 09-23-2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Events, Semiconductor, Soitec

As part of the broader Semicon West ecosystem in Phoenix, Arizona, Soitec, a global leader in engineered substrates for semiconductors, hosts an exclusive, invitation-style event titled Engineering the Future: Soitec Substrates Powering Technology Megatrends on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM MST.

Held… Read More

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Powering the Future: How Engineered Substrates and Material Innovation Drive the Semiconductor Revolution

Powering the Future: How Engineered Substrates and Material Innovation Drive the Semiconductor Revolution
by Kalar Rajendiran on 03-03-2025 at 6:00 am
Categories: 3D IC, 5G, AI, Automotive, Chiplet, FD-SOI, Lithography, Mobile, Semiconductor, Soitec

Substrate Vision Summit Engineered Substrate Panel Session

Engineered substrate technology is driving an evolution within the semiconductor industry. As Moore’s Law reaches its limits, the focus is shifting from traditional planar wafer scaling to innovative material engineering and 3D integration. Companies like Soitec, Intel and Samsung are pioneering this transition, unlocking… Read More

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Soitec: Materializing Future Innovations in Semiconductors

Soitec: Materializing Future Innovations in Semiconductors
by Kalar Rajendiran on 02-20-2025 at 6:00 am
Categories: 5G, AI, Automotive, FD-SOI, Quantum Computing, Semiconductor, Silicon Photonics, Soitec

The semiconductor industry continues to evolve rapidly to meet the escalating demands for speed, power efficiency, and miniaturization. As traditional silicon-based technologies reach their physical and performance limits, engineered substrates and advanced material innovation have emerged as pivotal drivers of the… Read More

November 20, 2024November 27, 2024

I will see you at the Substrate Vision Summit in Santa Clara

I will see you at the Substrate Vision Summit in Santa Clara
by Daniel Nenni on 11-20-2024 at 10:00 am
Categories: Events, Semiconductor, Soitec

WIth packaging being one of the top sources of traffic on SemiWiki, I am expecting a big crowd at this event. A semiconductor substrate is a foundational material used in the fabrication of semiconductor devices. Substrates are a critical part of the manufacturing process and directly affect the performance, reliability, and… Read More

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

EVs, Silicon Carbide & Soitec’s SmartSiC™: The High-Tech Spark Driving the Future (with a Twist!)

EVs, Silicon Carbide & Soitec’s SmartSiC™: The High-Tech Spark Driving the Future (with a Twist!)
by soitec_admin on 10-09-2024 at 6:00 am
Categories: Automotive, Semiconductor, Soitec

Silicon Carbide (SiC) is the superhero EV converters need, boosting efficiency, shrinking component sizes, and letting your car charge faster while handling heat like a pro. Even Tesla’s like, “Yep, we’re using it,” because who doesn’t want more range and less sweating under the hood?

By Jerome Fohet

Get ready for… Read More