Optical parallel compare-and-exchange module based on HPT/VCSEL smart pixels

Author

Beyette, F.R., Jr. ; Feld, S.A. ; Geib, K.M. ; Irakliotis, L.J. ; Mitkas, P.A. ; Wilmsen, C.W.

Author_Institution

Optoelectron. Comput. Syst. Center, Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO, USA

fYear

1993

fDate

15-18 Nov 1993

Firstpage

676

Lastpage

677

Abstract

We present a parallel optical compare and exchange (C and E) module that compares all the bits of two words in parallel. The implementation of the parallel C and E module utilizes smart pixel arrays based on the hybrid integration of heterojunction phototransistors (HPTs) and vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs). This paper describes the design of the parallel C and E modules

Keywords

integrated optoelectronics; laser cavity resonators; optical design techniques; optical logic; parallel architectures; phototransistors; semiconductor heterojunctions; semiconductor lasers; smart pixels; surface emitting lasers; C and E module; HPT; VCSEL; heterojunction phototransistors; hybrid integration; laser diodes; optical parallel compare-and-exchange module; parallel C and E module design; parallel optical compare and exchange; smart pixel arrays; smart pixels; vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; Bonding; CMOS logic circuits; Databases; Optical arrays; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; Signal generators; Smart pixels; Sorting; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting, 1993. LEOS '93 Conference Proceedings. IEEE

Conference_Location

San Jose, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-1263-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/LEOS.1993.379370

Filename

379370