Split socket optical interconnect
US7344383B1 · kind B1 · utility
24Cited by
12References
17Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2224/73253
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A split microprocessor socket is disclosed that provides a cavity created at an outer edge of the microprocessor socket. An optical module may be fitted in the cavity thus providing an optical fiber or waveguide connection directly to the socket. This low cost optical interconnect, closely packaged with the microprocessor, may alleviate bandwidth constraints associated with conventional electrical connections.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.