W06 The 2nd International Workshop on Optical/Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems (OPTICS Workshop)

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Agenda

TimeLabelSession
08:30W06.1Introduction to OPTICS Workshop

Chair:
Gabriela Nicolescu, Polytechnique Montréal, CA

Co-Chair:
Mahdi Nikdast, Polytechnique Montréal/McGill University, CA

08:40W06.2Morning Session I: What is New on the Technology Side?

Chair:
Sébastien Le Beux, Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, FR

08:40W06.2.1Towards Next Generation of Silicon Photonics Technology
Sebastien Cremer, STMicroelectronics, FR

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qbs0gxions2zptg/OPTICS_2016_paper_19_Sebastien...

09:10W06.2.2Laser Integration Challenges for On-Chip Optical Interconnects
Yoan Léger, CNRS – FOTON, FR

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/daazf1vznj69fem/OPTICS_2016_paper_7_Yoan_Leger...

09:30W06.2.3Electro-Optical Integration of III-V-on-Silicon for Efficient On-Chip Laser Sources
Marc Seifried, IBM Research Lab., Zurich, CH

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8clp8gyv21mmfct/OPTICS_2016_paper_21_Marc_Seif...

09:50W06.2.4Integrated Nanophotonics for fJ/bit On-Chip Optical Communications
Akihiko Shinya, NTT Basic Research Lab., JP

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mctz8rn02mladx8/OPTICS_2016_paper_13_Akihiko_S...

10:10W06.2.5Selective Coupling Functionalities for On-Chip Mode-Division Multiplexing
Alberto Parini1, Yann Boucher2 and Christophe Peucheret3
1University of Ferrara, IT; 2OTON Laboratory, CNRS, FR; 3FOTON Laboratory, CNRS, FR

Paper:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ws9v5omzf4ilyi/OPTICS_2016_paper_3_PS1.pdf?dl=0

10:15W06.2.6PhoNoCMap: an Application Mapping Tool for Photonic Networks-on-Chip
Edoardo Fusella and Alessandro Cilardo, University of Naples Federico II, IT

Paper:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dgek42ai3svrhc5/OPTICS_2016_paper_4_PS2.pdf?dl=0

10:20W06.2.7OptiShare: a Dynamic Channel Sharing Scheme for Power Efficient On-Chip Optical Architectures
Eldhose Peter and Smruti R Sarangi, Indian Institute of Technology, IN

Paper: 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/twokkhg0fv64ntu/OPTICS_2016_paper_9_PS3CR.pdf?...

10:25W06.2.8Synthesis of Optical Circuits with Contradictory Optimization Objectives
Arighna Deb1, Robert Wille2, Oliver Keszöcze1, Stefan Hillmich1 and Rolf Drechsler3
1University of Bremen, DE; 2JKU, Au; 3University of Bremen/DFKI GmbH, DE

10:30W06.3Coffee Break and Poster Session
11:00W06.4Morning Session II: Bringing Optical Communication into the Chip

Chair:
Mahdi Nikdast, Polytechnique Montréal/McGill University, CA

11:00W06.4.1Optical Interconnections and Power Consumption in Cloud Computing
Alan Mickelson, University of Colorado at Boulder, US

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kwlkyrogyf85s8n/OPTICS_2016_paper_6_Alan_Micke...

11:20W06.4.2Communication Requirements Inside a Chip
Josè Flich, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, ES

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tyejzrsvzqbyt3b/OPTICS_2016_paper_18_Jose_Flit...

11:40W06.4.3Modeling and Analysis of Off-Chip Optical and Electrical Interconnects and Interfaces
Jiang Xu, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HK

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/iqbd43d77bq8wjk/OPTICS_2016_paper_17_Jiang_Xu....

12:00W06.5Lunch Break and Poster Session
13:00W06.6Afternoon Session I: Silicon Photonic Interconnect Management

Chair:
Jiang Xu, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HK

13:00W06.6.1Impact of High-Speed Modulation on the Scalability of Silicon Photonic
Sebastien Rumley, University of Columbia, US

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qbjmiuklfwessdj/OPTICS_2016_paper_10_Keren_Ber...

13:30W06.6.2Towards Energy-Proportional Optical Interconnects
Nikos Hardavellas, Northwestern University, US

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uj8elr2c7xyio9g/OPTICS_2016_paper_16_Nikos_Har...

13:50W06.6.3Design Space Exploration of Optical Interfaces for Silicon Photonic Interconnects
Olivier Sentieys, INRIA - University of Rennes 1, FR

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/to2jjhr4azvt4xe/OPTICS_2016_paper_2_Olivier_Se...

14:10W06.6.4Thermal Management of Manycore Systems with Photonic NoCs
Ayse Coskun, Boston University, US

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qc2kg4ga1zjxb30/OPTICS_2016_paper_14_Ayse_Cosk...

14:30W06.7Coffee Break and Poster Session
15:00W06.8Afternoon Session II: Design Methods and Challenges

Chair:
Gabriela Nicolescu, Polytechnique Montréal, CA

15:00W06.8.1Network-on-Chip Using Silicon Photonics Waveguide Arrays
Isabella Cerutti, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, IT

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/z5zgn7mn2m6n0dv/OPTICS_2016_paper_8_Philippe_V...

15:20W06.8.2Enabling Silicon Photonics Technology with EDA
Ruping Cao, Mentor Graphics Corp. / Lyon Institute of Nanotechnologies, FR

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/28olz0wdtb8d1hh/OPTICS_2016_paper_12_Ruping_Ca...

15:40W06.8.3Fabrication Non-Uniformity in Silicon Photonic Interconnects
Mahdi Nikdast, Polytechnique Montréal/McGill University, CA

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3mf9hm1ysgy4q84/OPTICS_2016_paper_20_Mahdi_Nik...

 

16:00W06.8.4Layout Design of Wavelength-Routed Optical NoCs: the Global Picture
Davide Bertozzi, University of Ferrara, IT

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ot5d3wrax3kgkfi/OPTICS_2016_paper_19_Davide_Be...

16:20W06.8.5Thermal Aware Design Method for On-Chip Optical Interconnect
Ian O'Connor, Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology, FR

Abstract:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/sg8xk25o1gon47i/OPTICS_2016_paper_20_Ian_Conno...

16:40W06.9Panel Discussion

Moderator:
Ian O'Connor, Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology, FR

Panelists:
Alan Mickelson, University of Colorado at Boulder, US
Gabriela Nicolescu, Polytechnique Montréal, CA
Sebastien Rumley, University of Columbia, US
Sebastien Cremer, STMicroelectronics, FR
Yoan Léger, CNRS – FOTON, FR

Panelists:
17:10W06.10Concluding Remarks and Closing Session

Chair:
Jiang Xu, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HK

Co-Chair:
Sébastien Le Beux, Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, FR