Title :
Interoperability of single-mode and multimode data links for data center and optical backplane applications
Author :
Sorin, W.V. ; Tan, M.R.
Author_Institution :
Hewlett-Packard Labs., Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
We show that a multimode fiber can support both single-mode “Si-Photonics” and multimode VCSEL technologies. This allows designers of data centers and optical backplanes to install one fiber infrastructure that is compatible with both technologies.
Keywords :
computer centres; elemental semiconductors; integrated optoelectronics; open systems; optical backplanes; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical links; silicon; surface emitting lasers; Si; data center; fiber infrastructure; interoperability; multimode VCSEL technologies; multimode data link; multimode fiber; optical backplane applications; single-mode Si-photonics; single-mode data link; Connectors; Couplings; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber theory; Standards;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
