Optical multi-chip interconnect
US5224184A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/027
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An opto-electronic interconnect is disclosed that provides for optical communication between chip devices. Optical signals, transmitted from one of the edges of a first chip device, are directed by a lens focusing apparatus to the edge of a second chip device, whereupon the signal is detected. The optical ports for transmission or reception of the optical signals are grouped into an optical segment, which may have either a semi-circular or planar geometry.
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