University of Tokyo collaborates with Intel on quantum-dot lasers for optical interconnects

Jan. 3, 2011
The Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics at the University of Tokyo and Intel Corporation (Santa Clara, CA) have formed a collaborative research project on optical inter-chip connection technologies.

Tokyo, Japan--The Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics at the University of Tokyo and Intel Corporation (Santa Clara, CA) have formed a collaborative research project on optical inter-chip connection technologies; they began the work in December 2010.

They will collaborate in the field of "photonics/electronics fusion technologies" -- of great interest for inter-chip optical interconnects. They will focus on developing a quantum-dot laser on a silicon (Si) chip. Lasers fully integrated into Si-based optical circuits have so far been difficult to make in an economical process.

In the three-year project, the University of Tokyo will receive a total of US $500,000 from Intel as a research grant. It has already received US $142,000 for the first year.

Results will be public
Although the money comes from Intel, the research results will be disclosed to the public.

"If we achieve a good result, we might take a patent," said Yasuhiko Arakawa, director of the institute and professor at the University of Tokyo. "Even in that case, we will not provide a license exclusively to Intel. Intel agreed that all we have to do is to give acknowledgment to Intel in our paper."

Source: Tech-On

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