Lightwave Logic Announces Availability of Version 1.1 of Its Polymer Photonics PDK, Advancing Process Integration and Foundry Transfer

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[{"type":"text","content":"ENGLEWOOD, CO / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWLG) (the "Company"), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymers to enable next-generation photonic devices, today announced that Version 1.1 of its backend-of-line (BEOL) Process Design Kit (PDK) is ready to be transferred to a high volume production environment.","length":395,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The updated PDK 1.1 builds upon the Company's previously announced PDK platform and incorporates key advancements in its BEOL process driven by ongoing internal development and reliability testing. These enhancements are designed to further streamline integration into silicon photonics platforms and accelerate adoption within high-volume manufacturing environments.","length":371,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Key features of the PDK 1.1 include:","length":36,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"list","items":[{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Enhanced BEOL Process Integration: The updated process reflects continued refinement of Lightwave Logic's BEOL integration, supporting improved manufacturability and device consistency for compatibility with a high-volume production environment.","length":249,"tagName":"p"}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Wafer-Level Poling and Testing Capability: Introduction of wafer-level poling and testing enables more scalable, efficient device processing and characterization, aligning with foundry production methodologies.","length":210,"tagName":"p"}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Generation 4 Encapsulation: Incorporation of the Company's latest encapsulation technology enhances environmental stability and long-term reliability, a critical requirement for commercial deployment.","length":204,"tagName":"p"}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Validation Through Internal Reliability Testing: The updated process has been utilized in ongoing internal reliability programs, demonstrating continued progress toward meeting industry standards.","length":196,"tagName":"p"}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Foundry Transfer in Progress: Lightwave Logic has initiated the transfer of its PDK to a high-volume semiconductor foundry with the majority of the integration work expected in the second half of 2026.","length":201,"tagName":"p"}]}],"tagName":"u...

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