研究目的
To analyze optical technologies that will enable next-generation data center optical interconnects, addressing the challenges of terabit/s links and networks at the laser, modulator, photodiode, and switch levels.
研究成果
Optical interconnects are moving towards Tb/s scale throughput to meet the demands of increasing traffic in data centers. The paper concludes that optical technologies, especially those enabling high levels of integration and large-scale fabrication at low cost, are maturing and will play a crucial role in next-generation data center networks.
研究不足
The review highlights the challenges of loss and crosstalk in large-scale photonic integrated switches, the need for improved energy efficiency, and the scalability of optical switching technologies for data center applications.
