Title :
Optical-electrical printed circuit boards--Part I
Author :
Sharawi, Mohammad S.
Author_Institution :
Oakland Univ., Oakland, MI
Abstract :
This is a two-part series that introduces the optical-electrical printed circuit board (O-EPCB) technology and its challenges. Part I covers a survey of current copper-based printed circuit boards and their limitations. It also introduces the optical communication system and its features. In the March/April 2009 issue, Part II will feature the challenges of manufacturing and adapting O-EPCBs.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; optical communication; printed circuits; copper-based printed circuit boards; optical communication system; optical-electrical printed circuit boards; Conducting materials; Copper; Costs; Dielectric losses; High speed optical techniques; Integrated circuit interconnections; Optical attenuators; Optical crosstalk; Optical distortion; Printed circuits;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPOT.2008.930446
