Title :
Optical parallel compare-and-exchange module based on HPT/VCSEL smart pixels
Author :
Beyette, F.R., Jr. ; Feld, S.A. ; Geib, K.M. ; Irakliotis, L.J. ; Mitkas, P.A. ; Wilmsen, C.W.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Comput. Syst. Center, Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO, USA
Abstract :
We present a parallel optical compare and exchange (C and E) module that compares all the bits of two words in parallel. The implementation of the parallel C and E module utilizes smart pixel arrays based on the hybrid integration of heterojunction phototransistors (HPTs) and vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs). This paper describes the design of the parallel C and E modules
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; laser cavity resonators; optical design techniques; optical logic; parallel architectures; phototransistors; semiconductor heterojunctions; semiconductor lasers; smart pixels; surface emitting lasers; C and E module; HPT; VCSEL; heterojunction phototransistors; hybrid integration; laser diodes; optical parallel compare-and-exchange module; parallel C and E module design; parallel optical compare and exchange; smart pixel arrays; smart pixels; vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; Bonding; CMOS logic circuits; Databases; Optical arrays; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; Signal generators; Smart pixels; Sorting; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting, 1993. LEOS '93 Conference Proceedings. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1263-5
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.1993.379370
