Title :
Intrachip optical interconnect: an above IC approach
Author :
Jeannot, S. ; Schnell, N. ; Orobtchouk, R. ; Fedeli, J.M. ; Fusalba, F. ; Jousseaume, V. ; Maury, P. ; Gaillard, F. ; Benyattou, T. ; Passemard, G.
Author_Institution :
ST Microelectronices, Crolles, France
Abstract :
This paper describes a new approach for optical interconnects, based on an above IC clock signal distribution with high compacity, using polymers with high refractive index difference. We investigate the design and its feasibility study and show the results on the first components obtained with similar materials. We demonstrate a high level of integration using materials compatible with microelectronic process, allowing an intra-chip optical distribution.
Keywords :
optical interconnections; polymers; refractive index; clock signal distribution; intrachip optical distribution; intrachip optical interconnect; microelectronic process; optical interconnects; polymers; refractive index difference; Clocks; Integrated optics; Microelectronics; Optical interconnections; Optical materials; Optical polymers; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Photonic integrated circuits; Refractive index;
Conference_Titel :
Interconnect Technology Conference, 2004. Proceedings of the IEEE 2004 International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8308-7
DOI :
10.1109/IITC.2004.1345766
