Standardization and Automation of Test Processes in the Production Flow of Integrated Photonics

Global technology roadmaps for semiconductor electronics (HIR) and integrated photonic systems (IPSR-I) widely highlight demands for increased automation and standardization of electronic-photonic testing across the production flows of integrated photonics. Test processes at all stages, including front-end, back-end, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) suppliers, module, and system integrators, are considered among the top contributors to the manufacturing costs of integrated photonics. Current developments of test processes towards Test-as-a-Service, and standardization efforts will be presented.