Current data centre networks, based on electronic packet switches, are experiencing an exponential increase in network traffic due to developments such as cloud computing. Optical interconnects have emerged as a promising alternative offering high throughput and reduced power consumption. Optical Interconnects for Data Centers reviews key developments in the use of optical interconnects in data centres and the current state of the art in transforming this technology into a reality. The book discusses developments in optical materials and components (such as single and multi-mode waveguides), circuit boards and ways the technology can be deployed in data centres.
Optical Interconnects for Data Centers is a key reference text for electronics designers, optical engineers, communications engineers and R&D managers working in the communications and electronics industries as well as postgraduate researchers.
1. Part I: Introduction - p. xxii 2. 1. Data center architectures - p. 3 3. 2. Optical interconnects: Fundamentals - p. 43 4. 3. Key requirements for optical interconnects within data centers - p. 75 5. Part II: Materials and Components - p. 92 6. 4. Indium phosphide (InP) for optical interconnects - p. 97 7. 5. Photonic crystal cavities for optical interconnects - p. 121 8. 6. Types and performance of high performing multi-mode polymer waveguides for optical interconnects - p. 157 9. 7. Design and fabrication of multimode polymer waveguides for optical interconnects - p. 171 10. 8. Silicon photonics for multi-mode transmission - p. 197 11. 9. Scalable three-dimensional optical interconnects for data centers - p. 223 12. 10. Electronic drivers/TIAs for optical interconnects - p. 247 13. Part III: Circuit Boards - p. 262 14. 11. Electrical and photonic off-chip interconnection and system integration - p. 265 15. 12. Electro-optical circuit boards with single- or multi-mode optical interconnects - p. 287 16. 13. International and industrial standardization of optical circuit board technologies - p. 309 17. 14. Requirements for process automation of optical interconnect technologies - p. 343 18. Part IV: Using Optical Interconnects to Improve Network Architectures in Data Centers - p. 372 19. 15. The role of optical interconnects in the design of data center architectures - p. 375 20. Index - p. 395
Current data centre networks, based on electronic packet switches, are experiencing an exponential increase in network traffic due to developments such as cloud computing. Optical interconnects have emerged as a promising alternative offering high throughput and reduced power consumption. Optical Interconnects for Data Centers reviews key developments in the use of optical interconnects in data centres and the current state of the art in transforming this technology into a reality. The book discusses developments in optical materials and components (such as single and multi-mode waveguides), circuit boards and ways the technology can be deployed in data centres.
Optical Interconnects for Data Centers is a key reference text for electronics designers, optical engineers, communications engineers and R&D managers working in the communications and electronics industries as well as postgraduate researchers.
1. Part I: Introduction - p. xxii 2. 1. Data center architectures - p. 3 3. 2. Optical interconnects: Fundamentals - p. 43 4. 3. Key requirements for optical interconnects within data centers - p. 75 5. Part II: Materials and Components - p. 92 6. 4. Indium phosphide (InP) for optical interconnects - p. 97 7. 5. Photonic crystal cavities for optical interconnects - p. 121 8. 6. Types and performance of high performing multi-mode polymer waveguides for optical interconnects - p. 157 9. 7. Design and fabrication of multimode polymer waveguides for optical interconnects - p. 171 10. 8. Silicon photonics for multi-mode transmission - p. 197 11. 9. Scalable three-dimensional optical interconnects for data centers - p. 223 12. 10. Electronic drivers/TIAs for optical interconnects - p. 247 13. Part III: Circuit Boards - p. 262 14. 11. Electrical and photonic off-chip interconnection and system integration - p. 265 15. 12. Electro-optical circuit boards with single- or multi-mode optical interconnects - p. 287 16. 13. International and industrial standardization of optical circuit board technologies - p. 309 17. 14. Requirements for process automation of optical interconnect technologies - p. 343 18. Part IV: Using Optical Interconnects to Improve Network Architectures in Data Centers - p. 372 19. 15. The role of optical interconnects in the design of data center architectures - p. 375 20. Index - p. 395
