PLANAR-OPTICAL MESH-CONNECTED TREE INTERCONNECTS - A FEASIBILITY STUDY

The mesh-connected tree is a two-dimensional interconnect topology tha t combines aspects of a conventional tree network and a two-dimensiona l nearest-neighbor mesh network. Because of its topological features, a mesh-connected tree has the potential to be implemented with planar optoelectronic interconnect concepts. We examine the feasibility of em ploying vertical-to-surface-transmission-electro-photonic optical arra y switches together with planar micro-optical components for the futur e implementation of an optoelectronic mesh-connected tree interconnect .