Silicon Photonics and Integrated Optics

- Overview

Based on the silicon process, "silicon photonics" is the technology where the transmission efficiency of "integrated optics" is significantly better compared to traditional integrated circuits, as it utilizes light (photons) instead of electrons to transmit information, leading to higher bandwidth and lower power consumption when integrated on a silicon chip. 

Key points about silicon photonics:

• Material: It leverages the well-established silicon manufacturing process, allowing for cost-effective production of optical components on a silicon substrate.
• Light transmission: Unlike electronic circuits that rely on electrical signals, silicon photonics uses light to transmit data through waveguides etched onto the silicon chip.
• High bandwidth: Due to the nature of light, silicon photonics can achieve significantly higher data transmission speeds compared to traditional electrical interconnects. 

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