From LiDAR in self-driving cars to fiber-optic networks and medical imaging, photonics is moving into the mainstream faster than ever. But with rising demand comes new pressure: deliver ultrahigh performance at lower cost and faster timelines.
In his latest piece for Laser Focus World, Red Pitaya CTO Črt Valentinčič explains why traditional processors and off-the-shelf instruments are no longer enough—and how FPGAs are shaping the next generation of photonics innovation.
Read the full article here.
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December 17, 2025
