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Use of siilicon photonics (SiP) for computer network interfaces

US11736206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2021
Grant dateAug 22, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A silicon photonics (SiP) chip includes MAC and PHY blocks interconnected by optical waveguides (560) to provide network interface for a computer system. The SiP chip may be formed in a package mounted to the computer's motherboard. In an example, the computer system is a blade server module mounted in a datacenter chassis.

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