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The Evolution to 800G Pluggable Modules
Abstract The increasing bandwidth demands of hyperscale data centers are driving the development of 800G pluggable optics. This new...
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Jan 23, 20244 min read
Topological Photonics on a Programmable Integrated Photonics Platform
Introduction Topological photonics is an emerging field that applies concepts from topological matter in physics to manipulate light...
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Jan 16, 20244 min read
Defining Heterogeneous Integration
Introduction Marvell’s recent paper "2.5D Heterogeneous Integration for Silicon Photonics Engines in Optical Transceivers" discusses the...
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Jan 9, 20242 min read
TPU v4: An Optically Reconfigurable Supercomputer for Accelerating Machine Learning
Abstract This report summarizes the key innovations in Google’s Tensor Processing Unit version 4 (TPU v4), a domain-specific...
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Jan 2, 20243 min read
Enhancing Photonic Crystal Sensors: A Deep Dive into Geometrical Optimization and Gas Sensing Applications
Introduction to Photonic Crystal Sensors Photonic crystal sensors represent a fascinating intersection of physics and engineering,...
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Dec 26, 20234 min read
Trends and Pathways for Integrated Photonics in Data Communication Applications
Abstract Data traffic is projected to increase exponentially for the foreseeable future, necessitating major advances in data...
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Dec 19, 20237 min read
Tutorial on Rigorous Coupled Wave Analysis for Electromagnetic and Optical System Modeling
Abstract Rigorous coupled wave analysis (RCWA) has emerged as a versatile and efficient technique for analyzing diffraction gratings,...
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Dec 12, 20234 min read
IMEC Update | Thermal Management Challenges of 3D Integrated Silicon Photonic Circuits
Abstract This paper investigates the thermal effects of three-dimensional (3D) hybrid integration of electronic integrated circuits...
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Dec 5, 20234 min read
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...
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Nov 28, 20233 min read
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
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