RE:RE:Can you say"No Competition"Depends on who delivers the better mousetrap...lol
IBM
With their article on their polymer waveguides:
The insertion loss of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) to SMF optical link has typically been 1.5 to 2 decibels (dB) per channel, but in this case, it has been demonstrated to be below 1.2 dB per full optical link.
POET
Recent Data on Insertion Loss According to recent reports and product specifications from POET Technologies, the insertion loss for their photonic integrated circuits interfacing with single-mode fiber can range around 3 dB to 5 dB under optimal conditions. This range accounts for both coupling losses and any additional losses associated with the integration process.