Open AccessElectronic/photonic interfaces for ultrafast data processing.
Author(s) -
M. E. Overberg,
K.M. Geib,
Darwin K. Serkland,
Alan Y. Hsu,
Gordon Arthur Keeler,
Patrick Sean Finnegan
Publication year - 2008
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/940521
Subject(s) - multiplexing , photonics , computer science , key (lock) , ultrashort pulse , data processing , photodetector , time division multiplexing , signal processing , computer hardware , electronic engineering , computer architecture , digital signal processing , telecommunications , engineering , laser , optoelectronics , materials science , physics , optics , operating system
This report summarizes a 3-month program that explored the potential areas of impact for electronic/photonic integration technologies, as applied to next-generation data processing systems operating within 100+ Gb/s optical networks. The study included a technology review that targeted three key functions of data processing systems, namely receive/demultiplexing/clock recovery, data processing, and transmit/multiplexing. Various technical approaches were described and evaluated. In addition, we initiated the development of high-speed photodetectors and hybrid integration processes, two key elements of an ultrafast data processor. Relevant experimental results are described herein