Optical interconnects for multiprocessors in computer backplane

Tae-Jin Kim; Kun-Yii Tu; Darrell Ramsey; Tchang-Hun Oh; Raymond K. Kostuk

doi:10.1117/12.206309

5 April 1995 Optical interconnects for multiprocessors in computer backplane

Tae-Jin Kim, Kun-Yii Tu, Darrell Ramsey, Tchang-Hun Oh, Raymond K. Kostuk

Proceedings Volume 2400, Optoelectronic Interconnects III; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.206309
Event: Photonics West '95, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Optical interconnects have potential advantage over electrical methods at the backplane level. In this paper we present a free-space optical connection cube for backplane interconnect applications. The connection cube has a symmetric structure which reduces skew between boards. It can be expanded into a 3-dimensional configuration for parallel communication using vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) and receiver arrays. Fan-out and fan-in of propagation beams for the connection cube are realized using volume holographic optical elements formed in dichromated gelatin (DCG) emulsion. A four-port communication system has been demonstrated using the connection cube and tested at 500 MHz. In this paper, advantages and detailed implementation of the free-space optical connection cube are presented. Design considerations for fan-out/in holographic gratings and alignment tolerances for the connection cube are discussed. Characteristics of the connection cube are also presented.

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Tae-Jin Kim, Kun-Yii Tu, Darrell Ramsey, Tchang-Hun Oh, and Raymond K. Kostuk "Optical interconnects for multiprocessors in computer backplane", Proc. SPIE 2400, Optoelectronic Interconnects III, (5 April 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.206309

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