The potential benefits of photonics in the computing platform

Jerry Bautista

doi:10.1117/12.593644

25 March 2005 The potential benefits of photonics in the computing platform

Jerry Bautista

Proceedings Volume 5729, Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits VII; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.593644
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2005, 2005, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

The increase in computational requirements for real-time image processing, complex computational fluid dynamics, very large scale data mining in the health industry/Internet, and predictive models for financial markets are driving computer architects to consider new paradigms that rely upon very high speed interconnects within and between computing elements. Further challenges result from reduced power requirements, reduced transmission latency, and greater interconnect density. Optical interconnects may solve many of these problems with the added benefit extended reach. In addition, photonic interconnects provide relative EMI immunity which is becoming an increasing issue with a greater dependence on wireless connectivity. However, to be truly functional, the optical interconnect mesh should be able to support arbitration, addressing, etc. completely in the optical domain with a BER that is more stringent than "traditional" communication requirements. Outlined are challenges in the advanced computing environment, some possible optical architectures and relevant platform technologies, as well roughly sizing these opportunities which are quite large relative to the more "traditional" optical markets.

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Jerry Bautista "The potential benefits of photonics in the computing platform", Proc. SPIE 5729, Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits VII, (25 March 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.593644

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