Photonically Optimized Embedded Microprocessor (POEM)
Abstract
Based upon current scaling trends, microprocessor performance is projected to fall far short of future military needs. Microprocessor performance is saturating and leading to reduced computational efficiency because of the limitations of electrical communications. The POEM program will demonstrate chip-scale, silicon-photonic technologies that can be integrated within embedded microprocessors for seamless, energy-efficient, high-capacity communications within and between the microprocessor and dynamic random access memory (DRAM). This technology will propel microprocessors onto a higher performance trajectory by overcoming this "memory wall".
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- d4da17adc0e3fd3a8a863949b770814c
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- Root: ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY