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OpenLight Achieves Successful Completion of Telcordia GR-468 Qualification for Silicon Photonics Components

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1 year ago

March 24, 2025

Milestone in optoelectronics provides significant assurance in the design and manufacturing process of advanced optoelectronic components, which are critical for applications in the growing Silicon Photonics industry.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OpenLight, the world leader in custom PASIC chip design and manufacturing, today announced the successful completion of Telcordia GR-468 qualification for all active components in its Photonic Design Kit (PDK) based on Tower Semiconductor’s PH18DA process. This achievement validates that OpenLight’s solution meets the necessary industry reliability standards, a key requirement for the widespread deployment of photonics technologies and provides significant assurance in the design and manufacturing process of advanced optoelectronic components for applications in the growing Silicon Photonics industry.

The GR-468 qualification process requires components to undergo 2,000 hours of long-term reliability testing, including High-Temperature Operating Life (HTOL), Damp Heat Storage (THS), Temperature Cycling (TC), Temperature and Humidity Bias (THB) and Electrostatic Discharge-Human Body Model (ESD-HBM) testing. During the testing, two lots exceeded 5,000 hours with zero failures, while another exceeded 15,000 hours without any failures, demonstrating their exceptional reliability. This milestone includes the qualification of Lasers, Electro-absorption Modulators (EAMs) and Photodiodes (PDs), which are based on Indium Phosphide (InP) and integrated into silicon wafers.

For the deployment of any photonic technology, customers require component building blocks to meet the industry’s standard reliability requirements. Achieving the GR-468 qualification provides significant assurance in the design and manufacturing process of advanced optoelectronic components, which are critical for applications in the growing Silicon Photonics industry. With this qualification, OpenLight is now ready for the highly scalable productization of these components and their deployment in next-generation photonics applications.

Beyond passing the GR-468 qualification, OpenLight’s technology offers two major advantages that set it apart in the Silicon Photonics market:

Laser Integration Without Facets: The lasers in OpenLight’s solution are heterogeneously integrated into silicon without the need for a laser facet, eliminating the risk of Catastrophic Optical Mirror Damage (COMD), a common failure mode in traditional lasers.Superior Epitaxial Growth: OpenLight’s InP-based solution uses a single epitaxial (EPI) growth process with no re-growth, grating or blocking junctions. This ensures high material integrity and exceptional reliability, with over 99% of InP EPI transferred to the silicon wafer without defects.

“The breakthrough in long-term reliability of OpenLight’s optoelectronic components is a significant step in the evolution of Silicon Photonics. While the industry is already comfortable with externally coupled lasers in silicon photonics, the next frontier lies in heterogeneously integrated Silicon Photonics,” said Dr. Adam Carter, CEO of OpenLight. “The successful GR-468 qualification and long-term reliability data will give our customers the confidence needed to transition to this next level of integration, opening the door for the widespread adoption of our high-performance components in Silicon Photonics, and we’re excited to see the industry embrace this next generation of technology.”

About OpenLight

OpenLight is the world leader in custom PASIC design. OpenLight’s PASIC technology integrates all the components of silicon photonics devices, both active and passive components, into one chip. Our executive and engineering teams deliver the world’s first open silicon photonics platform with integrated lasers amplifiers and modulators to improve the performance, power efficiency and reliability of designs for telecom, datacom, LiDAR, healthcare, HPC, AI and optical computing applications. With over 350 patents, OpenLight is bringing optical solutions to places it has never been before and enabling technologies and innovations that weren’t previously possible. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, with offices in Silicon Valley. Read more at www.openlightphotonics.com.

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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51 minutes ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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51 minutes ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

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2 hours ago

May 3, 2026

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox.

While 83% of Australian travellers say that more sustainable travel is important to them, older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete actions, despite younger generations often expressing stronger sustainability intentions.

Older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete sustainable actions, with almost two–thirds of Boomers across Asia Pacific (63%) saying they will shop more at local, independent stores on their trips, three–quarters (75%) planning to reduce general waste, and 63% intending to reduce energy consumption, higher than Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.However, younger travellers are leading in cultural and conservation management; more than a quarter of Gen Z (27%) and Millennials (26%) participated in a tour or activity that contributed to the health or conservation of the local ecosystem or wildlife.Extreme weather is actively reshaping travel choices. Nearly three-quarters of Australian travellers said they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (72%), and timing (75%), and 27% reported having cancelled or changed trip plans in the past twelve months due to extreme weather or natural disaster.Australian travellers are shifting when and where they travel, seeking reliable climates and comfort. 43% say they plan to avoid overcrowded tourist destinations, 42% plan to travel outside of peak season, and 26% will seek out destinations with cooler temperatures.In 2025, travellers booked more than 100 million room nights on Booking.com at accommodation partners with a third-party sustainability certification, including at 363 third-party certified Australian properties.

To find Booking.com’s full 2026 research, visit here.

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