{"id":1257,"date":"2025-03-31T15:29:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/?p=1257"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:55:00","slug":"photonpath-and-brembo-develop-an-integrated-photonic-interrogator-for-automotive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/?p=1257","title":{"rendered":"PhotonPath and Brembo develop an Integrated Photonic Interrogator for Automotive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unlock Critical Insights with Spectre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engineered for <strong>Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors<\/strong>, Spectre delivers real-time, high-resolution <strong>strain and temperature monitoring<\/strong>, empowering performance optimization and safety assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spectre enables precise temperature measurements <strong>up to 800\u00b0C with 1\u00b0C resolution<\/strong> and strain measurements down to <strong>10 microstrain<\/strong>. Its real-time, high-resolution monitoring capability provides critical insights, supported by <strong>a complete connectivity solution<\/strong> featuring a <strong>CAN interface, data visualization software, and an API<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PhotonPath is collaborating with <strong>Brembo<\/strong>, the global leader in braking solutions, to develop an <strong>integrated photonic interrogator<\/strong> for <strong>FBG sensors<\/strong>. This initiative aims to enable <strong>precise strain and temperature measurement<\/strong> within Brembo\u2019s cutting-edge technology using <strong>silicon photonics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The project focuses on designing a <strong>Proof of Concept (PoC)<\/strong> photonic interrogator with the following capabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 <strong>Spectral analysis<\/strong> of optical signals reflected by FBG sensors<br>\u2714 <strong>Simultaneous wavelength measurements<\/strong> across multiple channels and sensors<br>\u2714 <strong>System configuration and self-diagnostics<\/strong> for optimized performance<br>\u2714 <strong>Error identification<\/strong> to ensure data reliability<br>\u2714 <strong>Real-time data transmission<\/strong> to a dedicated read-out unit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology &amp; Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FBG sensors utilize <strong>a Bragg grating within an optical fiber<\/strong> to detect strain and temperature variations. When broadband light passes through the fiber, the <strong>FBG reflects a specific wavelength<\/strong>, shifting in response to external changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>wavelength shift <\/strong>is analysed to extract <strong>temperature and strain data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PhotonPath\u2019s Integrated Interrogator:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve high-precision sensing, PhotonPath is developing an <strong>FBG interrogator <\/strong>featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Silicon photonics-based spectral analysis<\/strong> using proprietary interferometric elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-sensor interrogation<\/strong> along a single optical fiber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom read-out unit integration<\/strong>, aligned with Brembo\u2019s specifications (e.g., power supply, digital interface)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deep Tech Advantage:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spectre utilizes <strong>FBG sensors<\/strong>, which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lightweight<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immune<\/strong> to electromagnetic interference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highly sensitive<\/strong> to strain and temperature changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for high-performance applications<\/strong> such as racing and industrial environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chart-Spectre-BR-1200x675-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chart-Spectre-BR-1200x675-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chart-Spectre-BR-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chart-Spectre-BR-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps &amp; Deployment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>PhotonPath will deliver a tailored <strong>Integrated Interrogator Prototype<\/strong>, ensuring compatibility with Brembo\u2019s industrial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project represents a <strong>strategic step forward<\/strong> in applying <strong>advanced photonic sensing<\/strong> to <strong>high-performance environments<\/strong>, reinforcing <strong>Brembo\u2019s commitment to innovation and precision engineering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, contact PhotonPath today <a href=\"mailto:info@photon-path.com\">info@photon-path.com<\/a> and discover how our advanced photonic solutions can elevate your performance and safety standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gain access to previously unavailable data with Spectre, PhotonPath\u2019s innovative Integrated Photonics interrogator. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1259,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1257","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-release"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1257","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1257"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1257\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1260,"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1257\/revisions\/1260"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.photon-path.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}