This course covers the processing of optical signals inside chips, including the use of optical circuits, types of optical links, influencing light phase, laser sources, transceiver standards, crosstalk, and optical hardware. The teaching method involves discussing various topics related to connecting fiber optics to a chip. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in understanding the integration of fiber optics with chip technology.
Overview
Syllabus
What this video is about
Is optics in chips becoming a standard?
Optics vs. Copper vs. Speed vs. Loss vs. Cost ...
Where / How are optical circuits used?
Planar light circuits - traces for light
Why do we need traces for optical circuits?
Types of optical links
Getting optical signal to react to electrical input
Mach-Zehnder Interferometer
Influencing / Controlling the light phase
How many laser sources can be used?
Optical transceiver standards - DR4, FR4, ZR4, ...
DWDM standard
Crosstalk in optics
Modulating in optics
Optical hardware - Optical engine
Can you have VIAs in Optical circuit?
How does optical engine / hardware looks like
What Ahskan does
Optical computing
Simulation tools and courses
Taught by
Robert Feranec
Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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My experience was really good. I learnt many things and gained knowledge of various concepts which were unknown to me. It gave me confidence to teach the subject as I had a better understanding about it. Thank you.
