Lithium Niobate Arithmetic Logic Unit
Abstract
Initial development of an optical-serial arithmetic unit is explored. The design is based on lithium-niobate directional-coupler devices as the optical switching elements. The devices can be interconnected by optical fiber to create logic functions with which digital-optic systems may be constructed. Circuit designs for implementing bit-serial multipliers and dividers are presented. Experimental procedures for characterization of lithium-niobate switch performance are described, Measurement of drive-electronics delay is addressed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA236062
Entities
People
- Andrew R. Pleszkun
Organizations
- Calspan-University of Buffalo Research Center