Enablence Technologies and LightIC to Deliver Next-Generation FMCW LiDAR Sensing Chips for Automotive, Robotics and Industrial
Enablence Technologies (TSXV: ENA) has announced a partnership with LightIC to supply PLC optics chips for Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) LiDAR sensor products. The collaboration aims to serve automotive, robotics, and industrial automation markets.
LightIC's FMCW LiDAR technology offers superior capabilities compared to traditional time-of-flight (ToF) LiDAR, including direct velocity measurement through the Doppler effect, better interference immunity, and extended range. The technology continuously emits frequency-modulated laser beams to measure distance and velocity with high precision.
The global FMCW LiDAR market is projected to exceed $15 Billion by 2033, with a CAGR of over 20%. The partnership combines Enablence's PLC optics technology with LightIC's silicon photonics integration to create a superior FMCW LiDAR platform for applications requiring precise navigation and obstacle detection.
Enablence Technologies (TSXV: ENA) ha annunciato una partnership con LightIC per fornire chip ottici PLC per prodotti sensori LiDAR a onda continua modulata in frequenza (FMCW). La collaborazione mira a servire i mercati dell'automotive, della robotica e dell'automazione industriale.
La tecnologia LiDAR FMCW di LightIC offre capacità superiori rispetto ai tradizionali LiDAR a tempo di volo (ToF), inclusa la misurazione diretta della velocità attraverso l'effetto Doppler, una migliore immunità alle interferenze e una portata estesa. La tecnologia emette continuamente fasci laser modulati in frequenza per misurare distanza e velocità con alta precisione.
Si prevede che il mercato globale del LiDAR FMCW supererà $15 miliardi entro il 2033, con un tasso di crescita annuale composto (CAGR) superiore al 20%. La partnership combina la tecnologia ottica PLC di Enablence con l'integrazione della fotonica al silicio di LightIC per creare una piattaforma LiDAR FMCW superiore per applicazioni che richiedono navigazione precisa e rilevamento degli ostacoli.
Enablence Technologies (TSXV: ENA) ha anunciado una asociación con LightIC para suministrar chips ópticos PLC para productos de sensores LiDAR de Onda Continua Modulada en Frecuencia (FMCW). La colaboración tiene como objetivo atender los mercados de automoción, robótica y automatización industrial.
La tecnología LiDAR FMCW de LightIC ofrece capacidades superiores en comparación con los tradicionales LiDAR de tiempo de vuelo (ToF), incluyendo la medición directa de velocidad a través del efecto Doppler, mejor inmunidad a interferencias y un rango extendido. La tecnología emite continuamente haces de láser modulados en frecuencia para medir distancia y velocidad con alta precisión.
Se proyecta que el mercado global de LiDAR FMCW superará $15 mil millones para 2033, con una tasa de crecimiento anual compuesta (CAGR) superior al 20%. La asociación combina la tecnología óptica PLC de Enablence con la integración de fotónica de silicio de LightIC para crear una plataforma LiDAR FMCW superior para aplicaciones que requieren navegación precisa y detección de obstáculos.
Enablence Technologies (TSXV: ENA)는 LightIC와 협력하여 주파수 변조 연속파(FMCW) LiDAR 센서 제품을 위한 PLC 광학 칩을 공급한다고 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 자동차, 로봇 및 산업 자동화 시장을 대상으로 합니다.
LightIC의 FMCW LiDAR 기술은 기존의 비행 시간(ToF) LiDAR에 비해 우수한 성능을 제공하며, 도플러 효과를 통한 직접 속도 측정, 간섭 면역성 향상 및 확장된 범위를 포함합니다. 이 기술은 거리와 속도를 높은 정밀도로 측정하기 위해 주파수 변조된 레이저 빔을 지속적으로 방출합니다.
글로벌 FMCW LiDAR 시장은 2033년까지 150억 달러를 초과할 것으로 예상되며, 연평균 성장률(CAGR)은 20% 이상입니다. 이 파트너십은 Enablence의 PLC 광학 기술과 LightIC의 실리콘 포토닉스 통합을 결합하여 정밀한 내비게이션 및 장애물 감지가 필요한 응용 프로그램을 위한 우수한 FMCW LiDAR 플랫폼을 만듭니다.
Enablence Technologies (TSXV: ENA) a annoncé un partenariat avec LightIC pour fournir des puces optiques PLC pour des produits de capteurs LiDAR à onde continue modulée en fréquence (FMCW). La collaboration vise à servir les marchés de l'automobile, de la robotique et de l'automatisation industrielle.
La technologie LiDAR FMCW de LightIC offre des capacités supérieures par rapport aux LiDAR traditionnels à temps de vol (ToF), y compris la mesure directe de la vitesse grâce à l'effet Doppler, une meilleure immunité aux interférences et une portée étendue. La technologie émet en continu des faisceaux laser modulés en fréquence pour mesurer distance et vitesse avec une grande précision.
Le marché mondial du LiDAR FMCW devrait dépasser 15 milliards de dollars d'ici 2033, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (CAGR) supérieur à 20 %. Le partenariat combine la technologie optique PLC d'Enablence avec l'intégration de la photonique au silicium de LightIC pour créer une plateforme LiDAR FMCW supérieure pour des applications nécessitant une navigation précise et la détection d'obstacles.
Enablence Technologies (TSXV: ENA) hat eine Partnerschaft mit LightIC angekündigt, um PLC-Optikchips für Produkte von FMCW-LiDAR-Sensoren bereitzustellen. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, die Märkte für Automobil, Robotik und industrielle Automatisierung zu bedienen.
Die FMCW-LiDAR-Technologie von LightIC bietet im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Zeitflug-(ToF)-LiDAR überlegene Fähigkeiten, einschließlich der direkten Geschwindigkeitsmessung durch den Dopplereffekt, besserer Störfestigkeit und erweiterter Reichweite. Die Technologie emittiert kontinuierlich frequenzmodulierte Laserstrahlen, um Entfernung und Geschwindigkeit mit hoher Präzision zu messen.
Der globale FMCW-LiDAR-Markt wird voraussichtlich bis 2033 über 15 Milliarden US-Dollar übersteigen, mit einer jährlichen Wachstumsrate (CAGR) von über 20 %. Die Partnerschaft kombiniert die PLC-Optiktechnologie von Enablence mit der Siliziumphotonik-Integration von LightIC, um eine überlegene FMCW-LiDAR-Plattform für Anwendungen zu schaffen, die präzise Navigation und Hinderniserkennung erfordern.
- Partnership with LightIC expands presence in fast-growing FMCW LiDAR market
- Access to $15B market opportunity by 2033 with 20% CAGR
- Superior technology offering compared to traditional ToF LiDAR systems
- Diversification into automotive, robotics, and industrial automation sectors
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Fremont, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2025) - Enablence Technologies (TSXV: ENA) a leading provider of planar lightwave (PLC) optical chips and sub systems that perform communications, sensing and computing in datacom, telecom, automotive and artificial intelligence (AI) applications announced today a partnership to supply its PLC optics chips in LightIC's Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor products. Based in Silicon Valley, Calif., LightIC is a leading supplier of FMCW LiDARs based on its innovative silicon photonics integration technology. Adoption of LightIC's next-generation FMCW LiDAR products is growing rapidly as its long-range, direct velocity detection, precision and interference immunity helps accelerate cutting-edge advances in automotive, robotics, industrial automation.
LiDAR systems use optics technology to shape and direct laser beams to the field of view to attain exceptionally reliable measurements which is critical for advanced sensing applications in automotive, industrial automation, and robotics. FMCW LiDAR technology measures distance and velocity by analysing the frequency shift of a continuously emitted, frequency-modulated laser beam to offers higher resolution and velocity measurement capabilities. Instead of emitting short pulses, FMCW LiDAR continuously emits a laser beam whose frequency is modulated. When the laser beam reflects off an object, the reflected light's frequency is shifted due to the object's motion (Doppler effect) and distance. The FMCW LiDAR system then compares the frequency of the reflected light with the frequency of the emitted light to determine the object's distance and velocity. LightIC's FMCW LiDAR products enable the highest-precision distance and velocity measurements on the market. For example, unlike time-of-flight (ToF) LiDAR which needs to estimate velocity from changes in position, FMCW can directly measure the speed of an object using the Doppler effect. FMCW LiDAR is also less susceptible to light interference (such as sunlight) compared to ToF LiDAR because of its coherent detection. FMCW LiDAR signals also extend to longer ranges compared to ToF LiDAR. The global FMCW LiDAR market is a rapidly growing market projected to surpass
"I am delighted to announce our collaboration with Enablence Technologies a long-term leader in the development of optics chips," said Dr. Sun, CEO, LightIC. "Our partnership reflects our combined strengths of innovation and commitment to providing value to our customers. In the fields of automotive, industrial and robotics, accuracy, precision, safety, and reliability are crucial to ensuring our customers' success and we are very pleased that our industry leading FMCW LiDAR products are transformative and deliver on these requirements for our growing customer base in North America, Asia and the Europe."
LightIC's innovative FMCW LiDAR sensors are designed to meet the growing demand for a wide range of advanced industrial applications where high precision is critical to ensuring advanced automation. For example, automotives, robotics and industrial automation all require the most precise navigation and obstacle detection capabilities. In Robotics, enhanced operational reliability in dynamic environments is critical. Most importantly, in automotive, providing real-time, accurate velocity-awareness can be a matter of lifesaving.
"We are delighted to partner with LightIC, an innovator in the fast-growing FMCW LiDAR space," noted Todd Haugen, CEO of Enablence Technologies. "Combining Enablence's proven PLC optics technology with LightIC's silicon photonics integration technology allows for a superior FMCW LiDAR platform with best-in-class range, resolution and accuracy and the ability to achieve the highest performance in the most challenging environments," added Haugen.
About FMCW LiDAR
Unlike traditional Time-of-Flight (ToF) LiDAR systems, FMCW LiDAR employs the principles of frequency modulation to achieve unparalleled accuracy, robustness, and long-term reliability. Optical transceivers are key components in LiDAR systems. Enablence's planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) deliver the most compact, efficient, easily integrated optics chips on the market. PLC technology offers low-signal loss advantage, which enables long delay lines critical for maintaining FMCW laser accuracy. By integrating LightIC's innovative silicon photonic FMCW technology with Enablence's PLC optics chips, customers gain the optimal cost and performance benefits for the latest, highest performing FMCW LiDAR technology from LightIC.
"We continue to expand our footprint beyond our traditional optical communications market and grow our sensing business through the deployment of new LiDAR chips to support the rapidly expanding demand from this fast-growing market," noted Haugen. "Our unique silicon PLC technology provides us with a competitive advantage where we can offer customers the smallest, most efficient, highly integrated optics chips in the industry to greatly reduce their assembly costs."
About LightIC
Founded in 2019, LightIC is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. LightIC's LiDAR chips and systems are developed and manufactured leveraging its cutting-edge, proprietary silicon photonics technology. It is also a leading innovator of FMCW LiDAR. LightIC continues to grow its footprint in the USA, Europe and throughout Asia having secured top tier strategic partnerships with domestic and international automobile and industrial manufacturers. For more information, visit: www.lightictech.com.
About Enablence Technologies
Enablence is a publicly company with its common shares listed for trading through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: ENA) that designs, markets and sells optical chips and sub systems, primarily in the form of planar lightwave circuits (PLC), on silicon-based chips for datacom, telecom, automotive and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Enablence products serve a global customer base, primarily focused today on data centre and other rapidly growing end markets. Enablence also works with customers that have emerging market uses for its technology, including medical devices, automotive LiDAR, and virtual and augmented reality headsets. In select strategic circumstances, the Company also uses its proprietary, non-captive fabrication plant in Fremont, California to manufacture chips designed by third party customers. For more information, visit: www.enablence.com.
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