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Free-space fiber hybrid distributed optical cross-connect interconnect module.

J Popelek, Y Li

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We developed a hybrid optical interconnect system for large-scale optical cross-connect networks. This innovative design efficiently manages optical beam intersections and signal routing, demonstrated by a 256x256 channel prototype.

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Area of Science:

Optical networking
Photonics
Telecommunications engineering

Background:

Large-scale optical cross-connect networks are crucial for modern data centers and high-performance computing.
Existing solutions face challenges in scalability and efficient management of optical signal routing.
Free-space optics offer potential for high-density interconnects but require robust coupling to fiber.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and demonstrate a novel free-space-fiber hybrid interconnect system for scalable optical cross-connect networks.
To address the challenge of managing intersecting optical beams in large-scale systems.
To enable flexible distribution of optical transceivers in a compact form factor.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a hybrid system combining free-space optics for beam manipulation and optical fibers for signal transmission.
Design of the free-space portion to handle shuffle operations for intersecting optical beams.
Integration of optical transceivers for signal input and output, allowing for distributed placement.

Main Results:

A compact and packaged prototype of the hybrid interconnect system was successfully demonstrated.
The prototype effectively handles a 256x256 input-output channel configuration.
The system design facilitates efficient management of optical beam intersections and signal routing.

Conclusions:

The proposed free-space-fiber hybrid interconnect system is a viable solution for building large-scale optical cross-connect networks.
This approach offers a scalable and efficient method for optical signal management.
The demonstrated prototype validates the system's capability and potential for future high-capacity optical networks.