Nicslab

Nicslab Make scientific instruments smarter by simplifying it to save energy, time and money.

Nicslab is a fabless chip company that develops chip-scale integrated electronic and photonic solutions which process and transfer data faster and more efficiently in data centers, AI, instrumentation, and quantum computing. Nicslab also creates more efficient instruments for scientists and engineers.

Real talk about deep-tech, startups, and building something from scratch.Telkom University invited us to be part of MBTI...
06/10/2026

Real talk about deep-tech, startups, and building something from scratch.

Telkom University invited us to be part of MBTI Week 2026, and we loved every bit of it. Shoutout to the faculty and organizing team for building a program where students don’t just sit through lectures, but actually get to talk to the people building companies right now. That’s the kind of education that sticks.

Our COO, Anggi Utami, got to have that conversation, covering the real side of deep-tech: the wins, the setbacks, the late-night problem solving, and the moment your technology finally gets used by engineers on the other side of the world.

The best part? The questions from the students. Bold, curious, and already thinking beyond the ordinary. The future of innovation is in good hands.

Thank you for having us, MBTI Week!



The Future Is Built Through CollaborationThe semiconductor industry is moving quickly, and the conversations at the NY S...
06/04/2026

The Future Is Built Through Collaboration

The semiconductor industry is moving quickly, and the conversations at the NY SMART I-Corridor Semiconductor Summit 2026 made that clearer than ever.

Across topics ranging from manufacturing and supply chains to photonics, AI infrastructure, and commercialization, one theme stood out: innovation happens faster when ecosystems work together.

We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase Nicslab’s scalable control and measurement platforms and to demonstrate how our products enable advanced semiconductor and photonic systems in real-world environments.

We are proud that Benjamin Harrington represented Nicslab and shared our perspective, and we appreciate the dedication of the entire Nicslab team, whose work made this participation possible.

Thank you to the organizers and everyone we had the opportunity to meet.

Learn more at: www.nicslab.com
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IEEE ETS 2026 reminded us why this community matters so much. Sharing our PPU concept was only half of the story; the ot...
06/02/2026

IEEE ETS 2026 reminded us why this community matters so much. Sharing our PPU concept was only half of the story; the other half came from discussions with test engineers, ATE architects, and designers who are pushing the limits of mixed‑signal verification every day. The perspectives on real constraints: tester infrastructure, yield pressure, standards alignment, helped us see our own work with sharper focus.

Presenting “PPU: A RISC‑V Architecture for Interactive Mixed‑Signal ATE” and discussing how to bridge high‑level IEEE 1687.2 PDL with nanosecond‑level ex*****on sparked many concrete ideas: from new protocol support to better tooling for test‑program developers. The feedback around case studies, especially adaptive trimming and I²C generation, will directly influence how we evolve the platform.

ETS has become one of those rare gatherings where technical detail and strategic direction meet, subtly steering how the test industry evolves over the next few years. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who engaged with us during and after the talk. We are already exploring follow‑up collaborations and deeper evaluations on real silicon, and we look forward to sharing the next chapter of this journey with you.

At the NY Smart I‑Corridor Semiconductor Summit 2026, our team will share how Nicslab’s multichannel source measurement ...
05/30/2026

At the NY Smart I‑Corridor Semiconductor Summit 2026, our team will share how Nicslab’s multichannel source measurement systems enable precision testing for next‑generation photonic integrated circuits, from lab prototyping to scalable production lines.

Ben Harington, Ph.D, our Researcher & Development Engineer, will present on “Precision Testing for a Photonic Future”, addressing the critical role of advanced measurement infrastructure in accelerating the development and commercialization of photonic integrated circuits. By combining compact, high‑density voltage and current control with software‑defined automation, Nicslab assists researchers and foundries in shortening test time, improving stability, and accelerating the path from photonic design to real devices in data centers, AI, and quantum systems

Learn more at:
www.nicslab.com

Our hardware appeared in a Nature Communications paper!Researchers at Purdue University, led by the late Prof. Andrew We...
05/23/2026

Our hardware appeared in a Nature Communications paper!

Researchers at Purdue University, led by the late Prof. Andrew Weiner’s group, published a breakthrough in silicon photonic pulse shaping in Nature Communications (2024).

Their result: high-resolution on-chip Fourier-transform pulse shaper at 900 MHz, beating commercial alternatives that top out at 10 GHz resolution.

To control the microheaters and phase shifters on their silicon photonic chip, they used:
Nicslab XPOW-40AX-CCvCV-U

With it, they were able to address three key challenges:
Drive 40 channels simultaneously with ms-level update speed
Compensate for thermal crosstalk in real time
Integrate with a Python-based closed-loop control routine

This kind of capability reflects what Nicslab is designed to enable: precision multichannel control for photonic integrated circuits, whether in quantum research labs or next-generation data center applications.

If your PIC research needs the same level of control, let’s talk.

www.nicslab.com
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Cohen, L.M. et al. Silicon photonic microresonator-based high-resolution line-by-line pulse shaping. Nature Communications 15, 7878 (2024). https://lnkd.in/gMQY82VR

Our hardware just appeared in a Nature Communications paper!Researchers at Purdue University, led by the late Prof. Andr...
05/23/2026

Our hardware just appeared in a Nature Communications paper!

Researchers at Purdue University, led by the late Prof. Andrew Weiner's group, published a breakthrough in silicon photonic pulse shaping in Nature Communications (2024).

Their result: high-resolution on-chip Fourier-transform pulse shaper at 900 MHz, beating commercial alternatives that top out at 10 GHz resolution.

To control the microheaters and phase shifters on their silicon photonic chip, they used:
Nicslab XPOW-40AX-CCvCV-U

With it, they were able to address three key challenges:
Drive 40 channels simultaneously with ms-level update speed
Compensate for thermal crosstalk in real time
Integrate with a Python-based closed-loop control routine

This kind of capability reflects what Nicslab is designed to enable: precision multichannel control for photonic integrated circuits, whether in quantum research labs or next-generation data center applications.
If your PIC research needs the same level of control, let's talk.

www.nicslab.com
Unlocking the power of light.

Cohen, L.M. et al. Silicon photonic microresonator-based high-resolution line-by-line pulse shaping. Nature Communications 15, 7878 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-52051-9

Nicslab is heading to the NY SMART I-Corridor Semiconductor Summit, June 1–2, 2026, in Rochester, NY, where industry, ac...
05/20/2026

Nicslab is heading to the NY SMART I-Corridor Semiconductor Summit, June 1–2, 2026, in Rochester, NY, where industry, academia, and the semiconductor supply chain converge to drive real ecosystem growth.

The NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub is a federally supported initiative bringing together more than 100 partners to strengthen U.S. semiconductor capabilities, foster commercialization, and build workforce pipelines in one of the nation’s most promising innovation regions.

With strong investments in manufacturing, research, and workforce programs, this corridor is becoming a focal point for the future of semiconductor technology.

The summit’s Innovation Expo and Supply Chain Exchange will highlight emerging technologies, business partnerships, and strategic conversations that matter for companies at all stages of development.

For Nicslab, this is a chance to engage with leaders who are equally passionate about building practical, scalable solutions, whether it’s integrated control platforms, automation tools, or infrastructure that supports next-generation semiconductor and photonic systems.

We look forward to the shared insights and collaborative momentum this event will bring. If you’ll be attending, let’s connect and discover what we can build together.

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We’re excited to share that Nicslab will be speaking at the Industry Event of the 31st IEEE ETS 2026 in Chania, Greece.I...
05/15/2026

We’re excited to share that Nicslab will be speaking at the Industry Event of the 31st IEEE ETS 2026 in Chania, Greece.

Ihsan Hadi will be presenting our work titled:

“PPU: A RISC-V Architecture for Interactive Mixed-Signal ATE, Bridging the gap between high-level intent and nanosecond-level hardware ex*****on.”

In this session, we’ll open up how our PPU and MiniATE rethink mixed-signal test, placing intelligence closer to hardware so trimming, calibration, and interactive measurements can happen at nanosecond speed.

ETS is where test experts, tool builders, and standards contributors meet. If you’re attending, let’s meet, talk test challenges, and explore where collaboration can happen.

Learn more: www.nicslab.com
Unlocking the power of light.

TestEngineering

Nicslab is excited to be part of the 31st IEEE European Test Symposium (ETS 2026) in Chania, Greece, where we will join ...
05/13/2026

Nicslab is excited to be part of the 31st IEEE European Test Symposium (ETS 2026) in Chania, Greece, where we will join the Industry event as speakers. This is a special opportunity for us to share how we are pushing mixed‑signal ATE beyond traditional software‑centric architectures with our RISC‑V‑based Pattern Processing Unit (PPU) and Mini‑ATE platform.

We will talk about bringing nanosecond‑level intelligence closer to the instruments, enabling faster trimming, calibration, and interactive tests for “Big‑A, Little‑D” devices. If you are working on advanced test methods, ATE development, or IEEE P1687.2 standards, we would be very happy to meet you at ETS and exchange ideas in person.

Learn more at: www.nicslab.com
Unlocking the Power of Light

Nicslab is excited to be part of the 31st IEEE European Test Symposium (ETS 2026) in Chania, Greece, where we will join ...
05/13/2026

Nicslab is excited to be part of the 31st IEEE European Test Symposium (ETS 2026) in Chania, Greece, where we will join the Industry event as speakers. This is a special opportunity for us to share how we are pushing mixed‑signal ATE beyond traditional software‑centric architectures with our RISC‑V‑based Pattern Processing Unit (PPU) and Mini‑ATE platform.

We will talk about bringing nanosecond‑level intelligence closer to the instruments, enabling faster trimming, calibration, and interactive tests for “Big‑A, Little‑D” devices. If you are working on advanced test methods, ATE development, or IEEE P1687.x standards, we would be very happy to meet you at ETS and exchange ideas in person.

Learn more at: www.nicslab.com
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