Feasibility of computer backplane clock distribution with glass lasers

Bradley D. Clymer; Padma Krishnamur Sastry

doi:10.1117/12.18097

1 July 1990 Feasibility of computer backplane clock distribution with glass lasers

Bradley D. Clymer, Padma Krishnamur Sastry

Proceedings Volume 1215, Digital Optical Computing II; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18097
Event: OE/LASE '90, 1990, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Over half of backplane layers in computers are often required for clock distribution because of isolation and termination problems associated with high frequency signals on electrical wires. Glass and plexiglass sheets have been demonstrated for optical distribution of these signals. We present advantages and disadvantages of laser glasses allowing gain to compensate for output losses.

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Bradley D. Clymer and Padma Krishnamur Sastry "Feasibility of computer backplane clock distribution with glass lasers", Proc. SPIE 1215, Digital Optical Computing II, (1 July 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18097

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