摘要:
Embodiments of a system are described. This system includes an array of chip modules (CMs) and a baseplate, where the baseplate is configured to communicate data signals via optical communication. Moreover, the array includes first CMs mechanically coupled to first alignment features on the baseplate, and adjacent second CMs mechanically coupled to second alignment features on the baseplate. In this array, a given first CM is electrically coupled to a given set of electrical proximity connectors. Additionally, the array includes bridge components, wherein a given bridge component is electrically coupled to the second SCM and another set of electrical proximity connectors, which is electrically coupled to the set of electrical proximity connectors, thereby facilitating communication of other data signals between adjacent first CMs and second CMs via electrical proximity communication. Moreover, the given bridge component is optically coupled to the baseplate, thereby facilitating optical communication of the data signals between CMs via the baseplate.
摘要:
Embodiments of an integrated circuit are described. This integrated circuit includes a clock-generator circuit configured to provide a clock signal and an optical clock path coupled to the clock-generator circuit. Note that the optical clock path is configured to distribute optical signals corresponding to the clock signal. Furthermore, note that a given optical signal has a phase which is different than phases of the other optical signals.
摘要:
A system that facilitates optical multiplexing and demultiplexing. The system includes an optical transmitter which is structured in the following way. A wavelength-splitting mechanism is coupled to the optical transmitter, which separates the wavelengths of light onto an array of input-optical-waveguide busses within the optical transmitter. An array of ring modulators within the optical transmitter is coupled to each optical-waveguide bus, wherein the input-end of a given ring modulator is coupled to a corresponding input-optical-waveguide bus. Output-optical-waveguide busses within the optical transmitter are coupled to the array of ring modulators, wherein the output-end of each ring modulator is coupled to a corresponding output-optical-waveguide bus. When a modulation signal is applied to a given ring modulator within the array of ring modulators, a specific wavelength of light is directed to the corresponding output-optical-waveguide bus.
摘要:
A “sombrero” bridge transports signal communication between a processor and one or more cache memories. The bridge surrounds the processor's perimeter, and includes an aperture opposite the processor through which power and data can be provided to the processor from another device. The bridge exchanges signals with the cache memories via capacitively coupled proximity connections. The bridge communicates with the processor via conductive (e.g. wire) connections and optionally proximity connections. Spacing between opposing pads of the proximity connection(s) between the bridge and the cache memories can be provided by recesses in a surface of the cache memory, corresponding recesses in an opposing surface of the bridge, and a ball for each matching pair of corresponding cache memory and bridge recesses. The ball fits in and between the recesses of the matching pair. The recess depths and ball diameter(s) constrain a minimum distance between opposing pads of the proximity connection(s).
摘要:
Embodiments of a semiconductor die that includes proximity connectors proximate to a first surface of the semiconductor die are described. This semiconductor die is configured to communicate signals with another semiconductor die via proximity communication through one or more of the proximity connectors. Moreover, the semiconductor die includes a positive feature coupled to a second surface of the semiconductor die that facilitates mechanical alignment of the semiconductor die with the other semiconductor die. Note that a first region around the positive feature defines a first plane, and the positive feature protrudes above the first plane.
摘要:
Embodiments of a multi-chip module (MCM) are described. This MCM includes a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die, where a given semiconductor die, which can be the first semiconductor die or the second semiconductor die, includes proximity connectors proximate to a surface of the given semiconductor die. Moreover, the given semiconductor die is configured to communicate signals with the other semiconductor die via proximity communication through one or more of the proximity connectors. Furthermore, the MCM includes an alignment plate and a top plate coupled to the alignment plate. This alignment plate includes a first negative feature configured to accommodate the first semiconductor die and a second negative feature configured to accommodate the second semiconductor die, and the top plate includes a positive feature. Note that the positive feature is coupled to the first semiconductor die, and the positive feature facilitates mechanical positioning of the first semiconductor die.
摘要:
Optoelectronic devices such as photodetectors, modulators and lasers with improved optical properties are provided with an atomically smooth transition between the buried conductive layer and quantum-well-diode-containing intrinsic region of a p-i-n structure. The buried conductive layer is grown on an underlying substrate utilizing a surfactant-assisted growth technique. The dopant and dopant concentration are selected, as a function of the thickness of the conductive layer to be formed, so that a surface impurity concentration of from 0.1 to 1 monolayer of dopant atoms is provided. The presence of the impurities promotes atomic ordering at the interface between the conductive layer and the intrinsic region, and subsequently results in sharp barriers between the alternating layers comprising the quantum-well-diodes of the intrinsic layer.
摘要:
A semiconductor device is provided that includes an optical cavity that is designed to provide a prescribed resonant optical wavelength. The optical cavity includes a mirror structure deposited on top of a substrate and a multi-layer region such as an electroabsorptive region, for example, deposited over the mirror structure. A partial antireflective coating is deposited over the multi-layer region. The mirror structure and the multilayer region have a thickness variation sufficient to yield a resonant optical wavelength that deviates from the prescribed resonant wavelength. The partial antireflective coating has a non-uniform thickness variation that causes the resonant optical wavelength to shift substantially toward the prescribed resonant optical wavelength.
摘要:
Hydrogenation of an optical device that includes an intrinsic region and at least one associated doped region is effective to improve the photoresponsivity of the device. Subsequent annealing of the device substantially restores the conductivity of the doped region(s) while preserving in the intrinsic region a major part of the beneficial effects of hydrogenation.
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The present invention 10 comprises a hollow main canister 12 having a plurality of conductive plates 19 interposed therein each acting as both an anode and a cathode when electrolysis of an electrolytic fluid, such as potassium hydroxide, occurs in the main canister. The electrolysis reaction is powered by a current source 24 normally attached to an electrode 14 interposed in the main canister 12 seeking the grounded walls of the main canister 11. The current can also be attached to the walls of the main canister and the electrode 14 grounded. The voltage is divided between the conductive plates 19 in this circuit. The produced ionized hydrogen and oxygen from the electrolytic reaction is directed through the main canister to the combustion situs 23 of an internal combustion engine fuel/air mixture system through the use of a delivery fitting 21 and a delivery tube 22. The hydrogen and oxygen interposed within the combustion situs enhances combustion and the cleanliness of the same thereby producing a cleaner and more efficient fuel burn.