Designed to provide multidisciplinary laboratory facilities and equipment supporting research and development of optical fibre data communication devices, panel displays, light-emitting devices and optoelectronic sensors, the Photonics Centre is one of the most vital infrastructures for companies engaging in photonics product development in Hong Kong.

In the fibre optics bitcom and datacom areas, the Centre is equipped with a full range of sophisticated test and measurement equipment encompassing the latest technological advances, including RF shieldrooms, micro-optics benches and various test stations for time-resolved chirp, optical dispersion, polarisation, and bit error rate test and characterisation. For visible wavelength displays, solid state lighting, and optoelectronic sensor devices, the Centre supports product performance test and verification.

The Centre also provides other supporting services including technical training, product qualification and prototype assembly, which includes fibre polishing, die cutting, flip-chip bonding and wire bonding for electrical connections