News: Optoelectronics
16 November 2021
Vector Photonics appoints development engineer, responsible for active testing of PCSEL devices
Photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser (PCSEL) firm Vector Photonics Ltd of Glasgow, Scotland, UK has appointed Ibrahim Javed as development engineer, responsible for the active testing of its all-semiconductor PCSEL devices.
Javed is a recent graduate of the University of Glasgow, with an MEng in Electronic and Software Engineering. He also has commercial experience, gained while developing the ResDiary Now app for tvOS.
Picture: Vector Photonics’ new development engineer Ibrahim Javed.
His role at Vector Photonics includes set-up of the burn-in and quality systems that validate the life-time performance of the PCSELs for next-generation datacoms, additive manufacturing and 3D printing applications.
“Ibrahim is a great asset to the Vector Photonics team, where he is already enhancing our test and quality assurance processes,” comments senior design engineer Dr Calum Hill.
“Vector Photonics’ PCSELs allow on-wafer testing, where the laser is checked, and its properties verified, whilst still in wafer format. It is a critical advantage over most current semiconductor laser technologies, as faulty lasers are detected early in the production process, reducing wastage,” he adds.
“Ibrahim’s electronic and software capability has enabled him to automate the testing of many different device types,” continues Hill. “Not only does this generate real-time test reports for production, enabling improved device performance and yield, but it also ensures that test results are consistent between different setups and that rigorous, quality assurance standards are met.”
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