Design and construction of the high-speed optoelectronic memory system demonstrator

Area of Science:

• Computer Engineering
• Optoelectronics
• Materials Science

Background:

• Multiprocessor computer systems face significant latency challenges.
• Optoelectronics and advanced packaging offer potential solutions.
• Current systems require improved memory and processor integration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a high-speed optoelectronic memory system.
• To reduce latency in multiprocessor systems.
• To assess the manufacturability of integrated optical technologies.

Main Methods:

• System demonstrators combining fiber, free-space, and planar integrated optical waveguides were constructed.
• Modeling and simulation techniques were developed for board-integrated waveguides and optical interfacing.
• Fabrication, assembly, and simulation of key system components were performed.

Main Results:

• Demonstrators successfully integrated various optical technologies.
• Modeling provided insights into waveguide transmission and optical interfacing.
• The system components were fabricated and assembled for evaluation.

Conclusions:

• The developed optoelectronic memory system shows promise for reducing latency.
• Integrated optical technologies can augment electronic memory and processor components.
• Further evaluation of manufacturability is supported by the system demonstrators.