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A Vision for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Manufacturing in the United States
Abstract Semiconductor packaging plays a critical role in microelectronics by enabling integration, protection, and communication for...

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Nov 28, 20234 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...

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Nov 21, 20233 min read


The Growing Energy Impact of Data Centers in the AI Era
Abstract Data centers have become indispensable infrastructure for cloud computing, AI, and more. However, their massive energy use has...

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Nov 20, 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...

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Nov 14, 20233 min read


Silicon Photonics 2023 Report by Yole Intelligence
Abstract Silicon photonics offers immense potential for developing highly integrated, scalable, and cost-effective photonic devices and...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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Oct 18, 20234 min read


NASA Awards Grant to NLM Photonics and AIM Photonics for Development of Electro-Optic Modulators for Space Applications
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant to...

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Oct 17, 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...

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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...

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Oct 13, 20233 min read
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