Silicon Photonics Lights The Way To More Efficient Data Centers


Key Takeaways Photonic interconnects potentially increase bandwidth density while significantly reducing power consumption. AI workloads are driving their adoption in data centers. On the other hand, photonic interconnects require a variety of different materials, introducing process compatibility and thermal and mechanical stress issues. Integrated electro-optical I/O modules are th... » read more

Challenges And Outlook of Photonic-Integrated Circuit Packaging (Hanyang Univ.)


A new technical paper titled "Advanced Optical Integration Processes for Photonic-Integrated Circuit Packaging" was published by researchers at Hanyang University. Excerpt "This review discusses the latest developments in photonic integrated chip packaging at the component, chip, and system levels. It also highlights the current issues and challenges of these technologies and provides futur... » read more

System Bits: Oct. 1


Jumping the gap in microchips A quasi-particle that travels along the interface of a metal and dielectric material may be the solution to problems caused by shrinking electronic components, according to an international team of engineers. "Microelectronic chips are ubiquitous today," said Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Evan Pugh University Professor and Charles Godfrey Binder Professor of Engineering S... » read more