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Experts acknowledge potholes on road to silicon photonics.

Authors :
Merritt, Rick
Source :
Electronic Engineering Times (01921541). 2/9/2009, Issue 1555, p26-26. 1/3p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article provides information on the discussion made by computer industry experts, which asserts about the loopholes in their plan to integrate optical instruments for the future of multicore processors in San Jose, California. According to the article, the lack of silicon light sources and the number of years before the commercialization of silicon products are among the factors that contribute to the problem. It affirms that the cost of silicon photonics is also one aspect to look into.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01921541
Issue :
1555
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Electronic Engineering Times (01921541)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
36602502