Photonic interconnects for computer system devices

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2011-02-15

2011-02-15

Doan, Jennifer (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Integrated optical circuit

C385S015000, C385S027000, C385S030000, C385S123000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07889956

ABSTRACT:
Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to photonic interconnects that can be used for on-chip as well as off-chip communications between computer system components. In one embodiment of the present invention, a photonic interconnect comprises a plurality of on-chip waveguides. Additionally, the photonic interconnect may include a plurality of off-chip waveguides, and at least one optoelectronic converter. The at least one optoelectronic converter can be photonically coupled to a portion of the plurality of on-chip waveguides, can be photonically coupled to a portion of the plurality of off-chip waveguides, and is in electronic communication with at least one computer system component.

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