But light doesn't create heat; thus more circuits in a smaller space..............
-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of retired mainframer Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 12:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: silicon photonics - faster than copper 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 This E-mail and any of its attachments may contain Prince George’s County Government or Prince George's County 7th Judicial Circuit Court proprietary information or Protected Health Information, which is privileged and confidential. This E-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this E-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or action taken in relation to the contents of and attachments to this E-mail is strictly prohibited by federal law and may expose you to civil and/or criminal penalties. If you have received this E-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the original and any copy of this E-mail and any printout. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
