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    Gradient-index lenses enable an affordable optical backplane for efficient card-to-card communication. This design significantly reduces alignment needs and demonstrates low signal loss in a prototype system.

    Area of Science:

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    Background:

    • Traditional backplane communication faces challenges in speed and scalability.
    • Optical interconnects offer potential for higher bandwidth and reduced crosstalk.
    • Existing optical backplane designs can be complex and costly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel optical backplane design utilizing gradient-index (GRIN) lenses.
    • To demonstrate an affordable and efficient card-to-card communication solution.
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  • Simulations and a five-node proof-of-concept unit were used for evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • The GRIN lens design reduced alignment tolerances by a factor of 10 compared to free-space optics.
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