Title :
Optical fiber circuits
Author :
Holland, W.R. ; Burack, J.J. ; Stawicki, R.P.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Princeton, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Emerging high capacity electronic systems are increasingly adopting optoelectronics as a means of surpassing the limitations of electrical interconnection. Although photonic technology has long been preferred in long-haul communications, optics is now quickly becoming a viable option for short link applications. As optical components begin to populate all levels of the system hierarchy, serious problems arise in the management of fiber cables. In this paper, we present a coordinated and manufacturable solution to this problem in the form of optical fiber circuits useful for backplane and inter-shelf communications
Keywords :
integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; optical communication equipment; optical information processing; optical waveguides; system buses; backplane communications; emerging high capacity electronic systems; fiber cables; integrated optoelectronics; inter-shelf communications; long-haul communications; optical components; optical fiber circuits; optics; optoelectronics; photonic technology; short link applications; system hierarchy; Backplanes; Communication cables; Integrated circuit interconnections; Optical devices; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical interconnections; Photonics; Pulp manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 1993. Proceedings., 43rd
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0794-1
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.1993.346771
