While photonic components (switches, etc) may be faster than the current semi-conductor ones, can the wiring really be a factor. Don't both electricity and light move at c?
:>: -----Original Message----- :>: From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On :>: Behalf Of John McKown :>: Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:25 AM :>: To: [email protected] :>: Subject: OT: silicon photonics - faster than copper :>: :>: http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/446722/intel_prepares_use_lasers :>: _light_shuffle_data_between_computers/ :>: <quote> :>: Intel is taking the first steps to implement thin fiber optics that :>: will use lasers and light as a faster way to move data inside :>: computers, replacing the older and slower electrical wiring technology :>: found in most computers today. :>: </quote> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
