At OFC 2025, FormFactor unveiled TRITON, a revolutionary test system engineered to meet the growing demands of high-volume manufacturing in silicon photonics. Developed in collaboration with Advantest and TEL, TRITON brings together cutting-edge automation, optical-electrical integration, and versatile test compatibility, setting a new standard in wafer-level testing.

Whether you’re advancing co-packaged optics or scaling AI-driven devices, TRITON is the flexible, production-ready platform your manufacturing line has been waiting for. Here’s how it stands out:

High-Volume Testing with SECS/GEM

TRITON integrates into modern fabs, offering full SECS/GEM support for automation and traceability. That means real-time data exchange, minimal operator intervention, and faster time-to-yield, crucial for scaling silicon photonics into mainstream production.

Built for Automation: Overhead Transport (OHT) & Semi-Automated Card Changer (SACC) Ready

TRITON’s compatibility with OHT systems and use of the SACC for probe cards empowers engineers to move from R&D to high-mix manufacturing with no architectural changes. Adapt to fluctuating demand with ease while preserving test integrity.

Surface + Edge Coupling: Dual Compatibility

TRITON supports both surface and edge coupling, eliminating the need to toggle between systems based on packaging architecture. Whether you’re validating grating couplers or edge-coupled devices, TRITON handles it all with repeatable low-loss coupling.

Co-Packaged Optics Testing: Optical + Electrical Integration

Combining optical and electrical measurements in a single workflow, TRITON uses probe card integration with an optical FAU (Fiber Array Units) to streamline co-packaged optics testing. Reduce setup time and improve data correlation across testing modalities.

Repeatable Low-Loss Coupling for Quality at Scale

Every high-volume environment demands consistency. TRITON’s advanced alignment and stabilization systems deliver repeatable, low-loss optical coupling, even under fast-paced production cycles. Say goodbye to drift and variability.

 

Silicon Photonics Applications Enabled by TRITON

TRITON empowers engineering teams with broad application coverage, including:

  • Silicon Photonics Integration
  • Wafer Sort and Acceptance Testing (SECS/GEM, OHT-ready)
  • Co-Packaged Optics Validation
  • Cleanroom In-Process Probing
  • Electrical-Optical Wafer Sort
  • Edge & Surface Coupling Evaluation

Explore more about our Silicon Photonics testing applications here.

 

Part of a Proven Silicon Photonics Portfolio

TRITON joins a robust lineup of FormFactor solutions tailored to every stage of photonic device development and production:

CMI300xi-SiPh

  • 300 mm fully automated probe system
  • Advanced fiber-to-facet alignment
  • In-situ calibration and die-level testing

SUMMIT200-SiPh

  • 200 mm platform for vertical coupling
  • Autonomous re-calibration across temperatures
  • Ideal for R&D and process development

MPS150-SiPh (NEW)

  • Entry-level 150 mm manual station
  • Built for academic labs and prototyping
  • Includes CalVue + DieVue for optimized alignment

IMS-K-SiPh

  • Integrated Keysight-based solution
  • CM300xi, SUMMIT200, or MPS150 compatibility
  • Turnkey electrical-optical measurement workflow

Autonomous SiPh Measurement Assistant

  • Array and single-fiber support
  • Compatible with edge and vertical coupling
  • Seamless OptoVue/Pro integration

 

As chiplet architectures, co-packaged optics, and AI workloads drive silicon photonics into mainstream IC manufacturing, the need for scalable, versatile test solutions has never been greater. With TRITON, FormFactor delivers the automation, precision, and speed manufacturers require, from first silicon to final wafer sort.

Stay tuned for more TRITON information coming soon.