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Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)

Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) characterization station showing multi-probe electrical and fiber array optical interfaces.
Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) characterization station showing multi-probe electrical and fiber array optical interfaces.

Expertise in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for Remote Sensing and Scientific Applications

The Goddard Engineering and Technology Directorate (ETD) has the capability to design, layout, analyze, and model PICs at the system and component level. ETD can characterize performance and integrate into higher level systems, especially for remote sensing instruments for scientific applications. Partnerships with industry, academia, and other government agencies are welcomed for fabrication and packaging.


Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) is managed by ETD’s Instrument Systems and Technology Division (ISTD). Contact ISTD for more information.


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The Engineering & Technology Directorate at Goddard designs missions, builds satellites and instruments, operates and controls spacecrafts, and acquires/distributes data to the world-wide science community. ETD data products are used to conduct research in Earth and Space Sciences that benefit both the nation and the world.

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