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izmo Microsystems Recognized as Key Packaging Partner in India’s National Silicon Photonics Mission

BENGALURU, India–April 27, 2026 – izmo Microsystems a wholly owned subsidiary of izmo limited is proud to announce its participation as the official Photonic IC Packaging Partner in a landmark project led by the Centre for Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuits and Systems (CPPICS) at IIT Madras.

Silicon Photonics represents the frontier of high-performance computing, AI, and secure communications. As the leading photonics packaging company in India, izmo Microsystems continues to make significant strides in developing world-class design and manufacturing capabilities. Our expertise in sub-micron precision packaging is a critical component in bridging the gap between chip design and real-world commercial applications.

Mr. Dinanath Soni, Director of izmo Microsystems, stated:

"We are honored to be the packaging partner for CPPICS-IITM in this prestigious national initiative. At izmo Microsystems, we have invested deeply in building world-class design and manufacturing capabilities right here in India. This project is a powerful validation of our expertise in Silicon Photonics packaging. As the demand for high-speed, light-based computing explodes globally, izmo is ready to lead the way in delivering indigenous, state-of-the-art solutions to the world.”

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Full Reproduction of the Official Press Release

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India

Indigenously Developed Silicon Photonics Technology Solutions Launched

Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit and Universal Programmable Photonic ICs Test Engine developed at IIT Madras

A major milestone in Silicon Photonics technology sovereignty for India; will serve as a shared national facility for the Indian photonics R&D community

Posted On: 24 APR 2026 4:39PM by PIB Delhi

Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, launched two Silicon Photonics technology solutions: (a) Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit (PDK) for photonics chip manufacturing, and (b) Universal packaged PPIC (Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuit) Test Engine indigenously developed at MeitY sponsored CoE-CPPICS, IIT Madras.

Indigenously developed Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit (PDK) has over 50 verified components. This library provides essential design enablement in India for industries, startups, academic institutions, and defence R&D organisations to develop advanced Photonic ICs.

The Silicon Photonics CoE-CPPICS follows a Product Research, Development and Manufacturing (PRDM) model leveraging CMOS-compatible silicon photonics technology, with SilTerra Malaysia as foundry partner and izmo Microsystems, Bengaluru, as photonic IC packaging partner.

About izmo Microsystems

izmo Microsystems Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of IZMO Limited (NSE: IZMO | BSE: 532341), is an advanced semiconductor packaging and electronics manufacturing company based in Bengaluru, India. The company focuses on System-in-Package, advanced IC packaging and high reliability electronics for applications across defence and aerospace, telecommunications, industrial electronics, automotive, medical electronics, optical communications and other advanced technology markets.

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