The transition to chip-level optical interconnects

The increasing bandwidth demands of computing chips have spawned significant research into chip-scale photonic interconnects. We review the DARPA-sponsored efforts at the inter- and intra-chip interconnect levels and highlight the key challenges to be addressed.

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Published in:	2010 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC/NFOEC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference pp. 1 - 3
Main Authors:	Haney, Michael W, Sparacin, Daniel K, Hodiak, Justin
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01-03-2010
Subjects:	Bandwidth Fabrics Integrated circuit interconnections Integrated circuit technology Optical fiber communication Optical interconnections Optical signal processing Optical waveguides Packaging Photonic integrated circuits
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Summary:	The increasing bandwidth demands of computing chips have spawned significant research into chip-scale photonic interconnects. We review the DARPA-sponsored efforts at the inter- and intra-chip interconnect levels and highlight the key challenges to be addressed.
DOI:	10.1364/OFC.2010.OMV2