indie Selected for Space-Qualified Satellite Program, Expanding Presence in High-Reliability Photonics Markets
Key Highlights
- ➤indie’s 1550 nm SLEDs completed final space qualification testing
- ➤CHIME selected indie’s SLEDs as onboard optical calibration references
- ➤Multiple CHIME satellites are scheduled for launch in 2028 and 2030
- ➤Selection expands indie Photonics’ reach into high-reliability markets beyond automotive
Expert Statements
Philipp Vorreau, VP & General Manager, SLEDs Photonics Division at indie
“Being selected for CHIME is a proud moment for our Photonics team and a strong endorsement of our SLED technology”
Philipp Vorreau, VP & General Manager, SLEDs Photonics Division at indie
“Space missions demand exceptional performance and reliability, with little margin for error.”
Philipp Vorreau, VP & General Manager, SLEDs Photonics Division at indie
“This award reflects years of engineering excellence and validates our ability to deliver high-performance optical components for some of the world’s most demanding applications.”
Philipp Vorreau, VP & General Manager, SLEDs Photonics Division at indie
“We see significant opportunities to expand our presence in space and other high-reliability markets where photonic performance and quality are mission-critical.”
indie Selected for Space-Qualified Satellite Program, Expanding Presence in High-Reliability Photonics Markets
indie Semiconductor (Nasdaq: INDI), an automotive solutions innovator, today announced that superluminescent light-emitting diodes (SLEDs) from its photonics portfolio have completed final space qualification testing and have been selected for use in the Copernicus Hyperspectral Imaging Mission for the Environment (CHIME). The selection builds on indie Photonics' existing work in space programs, where optical component qualification requirements are among the most stringent in any industry. The qualification also strengthens confidence in the company’s portfolio and supports its strategy to expand into a broader range of high-reliability markets beyond automotive.
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