Title :
Optical interconnections for digital systems
Author_Institution :
MIT Lincoln Lab., Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
The replacement of electrical lines and connectors by free space or guided-wave optics in high-performance digital systems is discussed. Components for such systems are considered, and prototype systems are described. Optical interconnections with only a laser, two lenses, and a detector are possible and such a free-space board-to-board interconnection has been demonstrated at 1 Gb/s with an average power dissipation of only about 40 mW.<>
Keywords :
digital systems; integrated optoelectronics; optical interconnections; printed circuit accessories; 1 Gbit/s; PCB accessories; detector; digital systems; free-space board-to-board interconnection; guided-wave optics; laser; lenses; optical interconnection; power dissipation; Digital systems; High speed optical techniques; Integrated circuit interconnections; Optical crosstalk; Optical distortion; Optical filters; Optical interconnections; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Optical sensors;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
