Title :
Silicon photonics for the datacenter
Author :
Offrein, Bert J.
Author_Institution :
IBM Res. GmbH, Rüschlikon, Switzerland
Abstract :
To fully benefit from silicon photonics technology at the system-level, novel electro-optical assembly techniques are required enabling a close integration with the processor or switch chip. Optical coupling and signal distribution options are discussed.
Keywords :
computer centres; electro-optical devices; elemental semiconductors; integrated optics; optical couplers; optical switches; silicon; Si; close integration; data center; electro-optical assembly techniques; optical coupling; processor; signal distribution; silicon photonics; switch chip; Assembly; Optical fibers; Optical interconnections; Polymers; Silicon photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
