Multiterabit switch fabrics enabled by proximity communication

This article consists of a collection of slides from the author´s conference presentation on multiterabit switch fabrics enabled by proximity communication. Some of the specific topics discussed include: future interconnect needs and requirements; data center trends; the concept of proximity communications; removing the chip input/output bottlenecks; system architectures to support interconnections; switch prototype characteristics; single-stage PxC switch advantages; system design considerations; scalable switch architecture; and future directions for proximity communication.