產業服務-TOSIA 台灣光電暨化合物半導體產業協會

November 3rd 2025

PHIX, LIGITEK, LIVERAGE, and ITRI have partnered to develop next-generation high-speed and energy-efficient optical transceivers to address global challenges in data connectivity. This advancement in high-speed optical engines strengthens Netherlands-Taiwan collaboration and prepares new semiconductor packaging innovations for scalable volume manufacturing.

The rapid growth of internet-based services and global data traffic is driving unprecedented demand for high-speed and energy-efficient optical transceivers. In response, PHIX BV, LIGITEK, LIVERAGE, and ITRI, have entered into a collaboration to advance the hybrid integration and packaging of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for next-generation optical transceiver development. PHIX is a leading provider of photonics packaging solutions based in the Netherlands, whereas LIGITEK, LIVERAGE, and ITRI, are based in Taiwan. LIGITEK is a renowned provider of premium optoelectronic components and system integration solutions. LIVERAGE is a manufacturer of advanced optical transceiver systems dedicated to the optical communication industry. ITRI, a world-leading applied technology research institute, contributes its expertise in high-speed measurement and system-level validation, enabling faster commercialization.

Addressing the global connectivity challenge
Data centers alone consumed approximately 450 TWh of electricity in 2022 - equivalent to the total annual energy usage of the United Kingdom. High-speed optical transceivers are essential for delivering reliable, low-latency, and energy-efficient data transmission. By leveraging hybrid integration, PHIX, LIGITEK, LIVERAGE, and ITRI are developing novel solutions that combine photonic and electronic ICs on a single substrate, reducing power consumption per bit and improving overall system efficiency. This addresses key challenges within the global optical transceiver market, which is expected to growth to $27.25 billion by 2030, opening up major commercial opportunities that build on this research.

Key objectives and capabilities

• Industrial-scale hybrid integration: Scalable automated assembly of photonic and electronic ICs to support large-scale production of co-packaged optical transceivers.
• Next-generation transceiver demonstrators: Co-packaged optical transceivers achieving 1.6 Tbps and 3.2 Tbps data rates.
• Energy-efficient design: Shorter electrical paths through co-integration with switches, lowering power use and thermal impact.
• Multilateral collaboration: Strengthening international cooperation in photonics between the Netherlands and Taiwan, accelerating innovation through joint development among PHIX, LIGITEK, LIVERAGE, and ITRI.

The initiative is jointly supported by Taiwan’s Industrial Development Administration (IDA, MoEA), the Netherlands’ PhotonDelta, the Netherlands Office Taipei (NLOT), and Taiwan Optoelectronic Semiconductor Industry Association (TOSIA). It marks the first comprehensive integration between the Taiwanese and Dutch integrated-photonics ecosystems across design, packaging, module integration, manufacturing and system application, underscoring the complementary expertise of both nations in photonics and high-speed optical interconnects.

 “Collaborating with ITRI, LIGITEK, and LIVERAGE allows PHIX to contribute our packaging expertise to an international effort that brings the Netherlands and Taiwan photonics ecosystems closer together,” says Milan Milosevic, Director of Research & Innovation at PHIX. “Together, we are advancing hybrid integration technologies that will enable energy-efficient, high-speed optical transceivers for the data networks of the future.”

About PHIX BV
PHIX BV is a leading provider of photonics packaging solutions, specializing in hybrid integration of photonic and electronic components. Leveraging advanced assembly processes and scalable production capabilities at its state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Enschede, the Netherlands, PHIX supports the global industrial development of PIC enabled modules.

About LIGITEK

Ligitek Electronics Co., LTD.  is a leading optoelectronic component manufacturer and system integrator, spanning automotive, advanced packaging, imaging, and high-speed communication. Combining strong R&D strength with automated mass production and system-level integration expertise, LIGITEK delivers end-to-end solutions that connect innovation with manufacturing excellence, enabling faster technology commercialization and driving the future of optoelectronic applications.

About LIVERAGE

Liverage Technology Inc. is a Taiwan-based optical transceiver developer and manufacturer with extensive experience in optical communication. The company provides high-speed transceiver design, optical-engine integration, and high-frequency signal verification for datacom, telecom, and data-center applications, while actively advancing electro-optical hybrid integration platforms in collaboration with international partners.

About ITRI

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world’s leading technology R&D institutions aiming to innovate a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan’s industries from labor-intensive into innovation-driven. Over the years, ITRI has been dedicated to incubating startups and spinoffs, including well-known names such as UMC and TSMC. In addition to its headquarters in Taiwan, ITRI has branch offices in the U.S., Germany, the UK, Japan, and Thailand in an effort to extend its R&D scope and promote international cooperation across the globe.