Optical Phased Array Super-Cell Beyond the Reticle Limit
Jonathan Guglielmon, Matthew J. Byrd, Benjamin Moss, James Tran, Ronald P. Millman, Michael R. Watts, Christopher V. Poulton
Abstract
We present an optical phased array super-cell spanning four reticles and containing over 49,152 active elements. The device enables cross-reticle light routing between 24 OPAs, along with coherent combination using intra- and inter-reticle IQ receivers.
Topics & Concepts
ReticlePhased-array opticsPhased arrayOpticsLimit (mathematics)OptoelectronicsComputer sciencePhysicsTelecommunicationsMathematicsAntenna (radio)WaferMathematical analysisOptical Network TechnologiesPhotonic and Optical DevicesNeural Networks and Reservoir Computing