Optical Interconnects For Data Centers (Woodhead Publishing Series In Electronic And Optical Materials)

Current data centre networks, based on electronic packet switches, are experiencing an exponential increase in network traffic due to developments such as cloud computing. Optical interconnects have emerged as a promising alternative offering high throughput and reduced power consumption. Optical Interconnects for Data Centers reviews key developments in the use of optical interconnects in data centres and the current state of the art in transforming this technology into a reality. The book discusses developments in optical materials and components (such as single and multi-mode waveguides), circuit boards and ways the technology can be deployed in data centres. Optical Interconnects for Data Centers is a key reference text for electronics designers, optical engineers, communications engineers and R&D managers working in the communications and electronics industries as well as postgraduate researchers. Summarizes the state-of-the-art in this emerging field Presents a comprehensive review of all the key aspects of deploying optical interconnects in data centers, from materials and components, to circuit boards and methods for integration Contains contributions that are drawn from leading international experts on the topic

• | Author: Tolga Tekin, Nikos Pleros, Andreas Hakansson, Richard Pitwon
• | Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• | Publication Date: Nov 14, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 428 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0081005121
• | ISBN-13: 9780081005125