Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) utilizes semiconductor processes such as photolithography, etching, and deposition to create optical paths on substrates, enabling the propagation of optical signals. They are widely used in telecommunications, data centers, and enterprise networks to ensure efficient signal management and. This paper is an overview of recent progress in PLC technology including optical power splitters, arrayed-waveguide gratings, thermo-optic switches, and hybrid integrated PLCs.