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The Evolution of Co-Packaged Optics for High-Speed Data Center Networks
Abstract As data center networks scale to terabit speeds, new optical interconnect architectures like co-packaged optics (CPO) are...
Latitude Design Systems
Nov 28, 20233 min read
Navigating the Route to LiDAR Adoption in Automotive Applications
Abstract This essay analyzes the adoption of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology in the automotive industry. It provides...
Latitude Design Systems
Nov 21, 20233 min read
The Emergence of Integrated Heterogeneous Architectures
Abstract This article examines how technology leaders like NVIDIA and Apple are pioneering tightly integrated heterogeneous computing...
Latitude Design Systems
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Comprehensive Review of Optical I/O Chiplets for Eliminating Interconnect Bottlenecks in High-Throughput Computing
Abstract This article provides an extensive technical deep dive into optical I/O chiplets, their transformative benefits compared to...
Latitude Design Systems
Nov 7, 20237 min read
AI Drives Need For Optical Interconnects In Data Centers: A Review
Introduction The explosive growth of data driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is creating immense pressure...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 31, 20234 min read
A Comprehensive Review of Multipurpose Self-Configuration in Integrated Programmable Photonics
Abstract This comprehensive review provides an in-depth analysis of the multipurpose self-configuration techniques for integrated...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 27, 20236 min read
Meta-Studio: An Integrated Phase Design, Optimization, and Simulation Tool for Meta-Lens Design Automation
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract Meta Studio is an AI-powered metalens design automation platform that streamlines the...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Hardware Security Attacks on Integrated Photonic AI Accelerators: A Review of Detection Techniques
Abstract Integrated photonic AI accelerators (SPAAs) use silicon photonics to enable fast, energy-efficient optical computation. However,...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 25, 20236 min read
AI-Driven Innovation in Data Center Chip Design and the Application of Silicon Photonics Technology
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract The rapid emergence of AI workloads like large language models is driving tremendous...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 23, 20236 min read
Optical Computing: Physics, Potential, and Challenges
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract This paper reviews the recent perspective by McMahon on harnessing the physical...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 18, 20234 min read
Customized Assembly and Packaging Solutions for Photonic Chips: Meeting the Diverse Industry Demands
Abstract Bay Photonics is an innovative photonic packaging solutions provider enabling rapid prototyping and pilot production for the...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 16, 20234 min read
From Lab to Fab: AIM Photonics Drives Innovation in Silicon Photonic Integrated Chip Testing
Abstract Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) enable applications in communications, sensing, and computing using light. However, testing...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Automating Photonic Integration for Next-Generation Applications
Abstract Vanguard Automation's fully automated technologies like Photonic Wire Bonding and facet-attached micro-optical elements are...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Enabling the Future of High-Performance Computing and AI with Ayar Labs' TeraPHY Optical I/O Technology
Terence S.-Y. Chen, Latitude Design Systems Abstract This white paper provides an overview of Ayar Labs' innovative TeraPHY optical...
Latitude Design Systems
Oct 9, 20234 min read
NVIDIA's Multi-GPU Communication Technologies and Outlook Introduction
Terence S.-Y. Chen, Latitude Design Systems Introduction To meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI), high performance...
Latitude Design Systems
Sep 28, 20234 min read
Simulating PAM-4 Modulation with pSim: Applying Photonic IC Simulation Tools for High-Quality Electro-Optical Design
Introduction With the insatiable need for more compute power comes the need to increase interconnect bandwidth while decreasing costs....
Latitude Design Systems
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Photonic Integrated Circuit Simulation: Optical Filter Design with Micro-Ring-Assisted MZI
Introduction Butterworth, Chebyshev, and elliptic bandpass filter designs are optimal in terms of passband flatness or equiripple...
Latitude Design Systems
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Deep Learning with Coherent VCSEL Neural Networks and PhotoCAD Practices
Abstract Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) have recently emerged as an enabling technology for high-efficiency,...
Latitude Design Systems
Sep 20, 20234 min read
Exploring Programmable Integrated Photonic Circuits: Practical Applications of PhotoCAD Layout Tool
Abstract Programmable photonic integrated circuits represent an emerging technology that enables reconfigurable optical systems...
Latitude Design Systems
Sep 19, 20233 min read
AIM Photonics PDK Design Methodology - Device Development and Integration
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Introduction Silicon photonics is an emerging technology poised for high volume growth in...
Latitude Design Systems
Sep 18, 20235 min read
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