Transforming computers of the future with optical interconnects

The ability to manufacture photonic interconnect components — modulators, detectors, waveguides, and filters — on silicon substrates has finally been realized, and these optical interconnect structures show great potential for intrachip and interchip applications. HP Labs is studying how this shift to light-based interconnects may revolutionize the way computers are built. Moray McLaren of HP will present his findings at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, March 4-8 in Los Angeles.

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Transforming computers of the future with optical interconnects