- On **September 30, 2025**, POET Technologies Inc. and Semtech Corporation announced the immediate availability for customer sampling of **high-performance 1.6T Receiver Optical Engines** designed for AI and cloud networks.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006168_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- These new optical engines leverage **POET's Optical Interposer™ platform** integrated with **Semtech’s FiberEdge 200G-per-lane receiver technologies**, aiming for cutting-edge sensitivity and power efficiency.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006168_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- The product offerings include **DR8 for short-reach AI cluster links** and **2×FR4 for longer-reach intra-datacenter connectivity**, providing benefits such as lower power, higher sensitivity, and improved electrical/optical signal integrity.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006168_exh_991.htm:0]**

POET Technologies and Semtech Launch 1.6T Optical Receivers for AI Networks

- POET Technologies and Semtech Corporation announced the **immediate availability for customer sampling** of high-performance **1.6T Receiver Optical Engines** for AI and cloud networks.  **[1437424_6c2d6dc9a060430d8aaeefec7ecaedb6_0]** 
- These optical engines leverage **POET's Optical Interposer™ platform** and **Semtech’s FiberEdge 200G-per-lane receiver technologies** to deliver **DR8 for short-reach AI cluster links** and **2×FR4 for longer-reach intra-datacenter connectivity**.  **[1437424_6c2d6dc9a060430d8aaeefec7ecaedb6_0]** 
- The collaboration aims to achieve **lower power, higher sensitivity, and improved electrical/optical signal integrity** at 200G/lane.  **[1437424_6c2d6dc9a060430d8aaeefec7ecaedb6_0]**

- **POET Technologies Inc.** has entered into a **strategic collaboration** with **Sivers Semiconductors AB** to develop **high-performance and cost-effective External Light Source (ELS) modules** for Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) and next-generation AI infrastructure.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006148_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- This partnership combines **Sivers' customized high-power distributed feedback (DFB) laser technology** with **POET's Optical Interposer™ platform** to create integrated, scalable, and cost-optimized solutions for AI clusters and hyperscale data centers.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006148_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- The companies expect to demonstrate **early prototypes to customers in the first half of 2026** and achieve **production readiness by the end of 2026**.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006148_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- This collaboration aims to address an estimated **$1B+ annual ELS market opportunity**.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006148_exh_991.htm:0]**

POET Technologies and Sivers Semiconductors Announce Collaboration for AI Optical Solutions

- **POET Technologies Inc.** and **Sivers Semiconductors AB** announced a **strategic collaboration** to develop **high-performance and cost-effective External Light Source (ELS) modules** for **Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) and next-generation AI infrastructure**.  **[1437424_75340171410f4880a2e89156eb911a27_0]** 
- This partnership combines **Sivers’ high-power distributed feedback (DFB) laser technology** with **POET’s Optical Interposer™ platform** to create a **highly integrated, scalable, and cost-optimized solution** for AI clusters and hyperscale data centers.  **[1437424_75340171410f4880a2e89156eb911a27_0]** 
- The collaboration targets an estimated **$1B+ annual ELS market opportunity** within the broader **$50B+ AI Optical connectivity market**.  **[1437424_75340171410f4880a2e89156eb911a27_0]** 
- **Early prototypes** are expected to be demonstrated to customers in **H1 2026**, with **production readiness** anticipated by the **end of 2026**.  **[1437424_75340171410f4880a2e89156eb911a27_0]**

POET Technologies and Sivers Semiconductors Announce Collaboration for AI Optical Engines

- POET Technologies Inc. will present at the **2025 ECOC Exhibition** from September 28 to October 2 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is nominated for an ECOC Award for "Most Innovative Hybrid PIC/Optical Integration Platform".  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006029_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- The company received an **initial production order** from a lead customer for optical engines, valued in **excess of US$500,000**.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006029_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- These optical engines are scheduled to **ship in early 2026**, with production anticipated to grow to high volumes as the year progresses.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-006029_exh_991.htm:0]**

POET Technologies Announces ECOC 2025 Participation and Initial Production Order

- **POET Technologies Inc.** is proceeding with the voluntary delisting of its common shares from the **TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV)**.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-005585_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- The delisting is expected to be effective as of the close of trading on or about **August 27, 2025**.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-005585_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- The company's shares will **continue to be listed and traded on Nasdaq** under the symbol "POET", as the Nasdaq listing will be unaffected.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-005585_exh_991.htm:0]** 
- POET anticipates that this move will create a central marketplace on Nasdaq, leading to **improved long-term liquidity** and enhanced shareholder value.  **[1437424_0001171843-25-005585_exh_991.htm:0]**

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