For the first time ever, leading experts in the field introduce optical designs for handling the efficient routing of photonic information. This book fully explains electrical versus optical issues, the promise and diversity of optical interconnection, and the advantages, costs, and tradeoffs.
The Evolution of Optical Interconnection Technology. Motivational Aspects. The Interconnection Bottleneck in Conventional Electronic Packaging. Comparison Between Optical and Electrical Interconnects. Current Optical Interconnection Approaches and Limitations. Optoelectronic Interconnects and Electronic Packaging. Trade-Offs Between Free-Space and Waveguided Optical Interconnections. Immediate Applications of Optical Interconnects.
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John Caulfied
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Christopher S. Tocci
Christopher S. Tocci is currently a principle applications engineer at Allen-Bradley Automation Company, Inc., Chelmsford, MA. He received his Ph.D. in engineering science from Clarkson University. Dr. Tocci has had several patents in electro-optical device technology and over 35 publications in both trade and professional journals.