Research and development centre established in Shanghai

Broadex Technologies (Shenzhen Stock Exchange 300548), a leading provider of optoelectronic components to the telecom and datacom markets, today announced the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary Broadex Silicon Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. with an initial investment of 10 million yuan.

“This new facility in Shanghai will focus on the research and development of Silicon Photonics technology and its application in the telecom and datacom markets. Silicon Photonics integrates microelectronics and optoelectronics on a silicon platform and is emerging as one of the key next generation core technologies. Featuring a high degree of integration, compact size and low power consumption, Silicon Photonics will play an enabling role not only in the 5G and IDC arenas, but also in areas such as optical interconnects, super-computers, AI, autonomous driving and quantum communications. We consider Silicon Photonics is key for the company's long-term growth, as we continue to develop our technological leadership and seize the first-mover advantages.” said Dr. Wei Zhu, CEO of Broadex Technologies.