Optical Interconnects For Multiprocessors

John A. Neff

doi:10.1117/12.947441

8 September 1988 Optical Interconnects For Multiprocessors

John A. Neff

Proceedings Volume 0947, Interconnection of High Speed and High Frequency Devices and Systems; (1988) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.947441
Event: Advances in Semiconductors and Superconductors: Physics and Device Applications, 1988, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Abstract

Advances in the performance of electronic devices for computing and signal processing are being largely negated by problems associated with interconnecting these devices to form systems. Metallic interconnects are proving to be more and more costly, especially with respect to processing speeds. The use of optical beams in place of electronic streams is very appealing from several viewpoints. Current technology can provide multi-gigahertz bandwidths for the interconnect channels and can support many times the fan-out as compared to electronics. Significant gains will also be realized in reduced cross-talk and in the power required to drive longer links. Also, optical interconnections between chips need no longer be constrained to the plane of chip carriers and boards, and can cross one another without interfering, thereby leading to a much higher density of interconnects.

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John A. Neff "Optical Interconnects For Multiprocessors", Proc. SPIE 0947, Interconnection of High Speed and High Frequency Devices and Systems, (8 September 1988); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.947441

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