Optical Interconnects for Data Centers
- 7h 47m
- Andreas Håkansson, Richard Pitwon, Tolga Tekin
- Elsevier Science and Technology Books, Inc.
- 2017
Current data centre networks, based on electronic packet switches, are experiencing an exponential increase in network traffic due to developments such as cloud computing. Optical interconnects have emerged as a promising alternative offering high throughput and reduced power consumption. Optical Interconnects for Data Centers reviews key developments in the use of optical interconnects in data centres and the current state of the art in transforming this technology into a reality. The book discusses developments in optical materials and components (such as single and multi-mode waveguides), circuit boards and ways the technology can be deployed in data centres.
Optical Interconnects for Data Centers is a key reference text for electronics designers, optical engineers, communications engineers and R&D managers working in the communications and electronics industries as well as postgraduate researchers.
Key Features
- Summarizes the state-of-the-art in this emerging field
- Presents a comprehensive review of all the key aspects of deploying optical interconnects in data centers, from materials and components, to circuit boards and methods for integration
- Contains contributions that are drawn from leading international experts on the topic
Readership
Electronics designers, optical engineers, communications engineers and R&D managers working in the communications and electronics industries. Academics and researchers working in the fields of communications, electronics, photonics and data quality
In this Book
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Data Center Architectures
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Optical Interconnects—Fundamentals
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Key Requirements for Optical Interconnects within Data Centers
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Indium Phosphide (InP) for Optical Interconnects
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Photonic Crystal Cavities for Optical Interconnects
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Types and Performance of High Performing Multi-Mode Polymer Waveguides for Optical Interconnects
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Design and Fabrication of Multimode Polymer Waveguides for Optical Interconnects
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Silicon Photonics for Multi-Mode Transmission
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Scalable Three-Dimensional Optical Interconnects for Data Centers
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Electronic Drivers/TIAs for Optical Interconnects
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Electrical and Photonic Off-Chip Interconnection and System Integration
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Electro-Optical Circuit Boards with Single- or Multi-Mode Optical Interconnects
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International and Industrial Standardization of Optical Circuit Board Technologies
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Requirements for Process Automation of Optical Interconnect Technologies
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The Role of Optical Interconnects in the Design of Data Center Architectures
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