Parallel optical interconnects utilizing VLSI/FLC spacial light modulators

S. M. Genco

doi:10.1117/12.2321745

1 December 1991 Parallel optical interconnects utilizing VLSI/FLC spacial light modulators

S. M. Genco

Proceedings Volume 1563, Optical Enhancements to Computing Technology; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2321745
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Interconnection architectures are a cornerstone of parallel computing systems. However, interconnections can be a bottleneck in conventional computer architectures because of queuing structures that are necessary to handle the traffic through a switch at very high data rates and bandwidths. These issues must find new solutions to advance the state of the art in computing beyond the fundamental limit of silicon logic technology. Today's optoelectronic (OE) technology in particular VLSI/FLC Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs) can provide a unique and innovative solution to these issues. This paper will report the motivations for the system, describe the major areas of architectural requirements, discuss interconnection topologies and processor element alternatives, and document an optical arbitration (i.e., control) scheme using 'smart' SLMs and optical logic gates. The network topology is given in Section 2.1 Architectural Requirements - Networks, but it should be noted that the emphasis is on the optical control scheme (Section 2.4) and the SYSTEM.

Citation Download Citation

S. M. Genco "Parallel optical interconnects utilizing VLSI/FLC spacial light modulators", Proc. SPIE 1563, Optical Enhancements to Computing Technology, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2321745

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available