Co-packaged switch with integrated quantum key distribution capabilities
US12008147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/85
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices, networking devices, and switches, among other things, are disclosed. An illustrative switch is disclosed to include a plurality of optical Input/Output (I/O) ports; a multi-chip module (MCM) assembly including switching circuitry and at least one chiplet that is optically coupled with one of the plurality of optical I/O ports; and a controller coupled with the at least one chiplet and configured to couple the at least one chiplet with a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) device.
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