Polymer Waveguide-Based Optical Backplane for Fine-Grained Computing

J. P.G. Bristow; C. T. Sullivan; A. Guha; J. Ehramjian; A. Husain

doi:10.1117/12.963375

23 January 1990 Polymer Waveguide-Based Optical Backplane for Fine-Grained Computing

J. P.G. Bristow, C. T. Sullivan, A. Guha, J. Ehramjian, A. Husain

Proceedings Volume 1178, Optical Interconnects in the Computer Environment; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963375
Event: OE/FIBERS '89, 1989, Boston, United States

Abstract

The interconnection requirements of fine-grained computing are examined and compared to the requirements of coarser grained, multiplexed systems. Specifications for the interconnection medium are developed and compared to the performance of available optical source and interconnection components. The use of polyimide waveguides for both applications is considered and the probable architecture of a multiboard fine-grained system is described.

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J. P.G. Bristow, C. T. Sullivan, A. Guha, J. Ehramjian, and A. Husain "Polymer Waveguide-Based Optical Backplane for Fine-Grained Computing", Proc. SPIE 1178, Optical Interconnects in the Computer Environment, (23 January 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963375

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