Computing device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides computing equipment. The computing equipment comprises a first component and a second component, the first assembly comprises a processing unit and a first optical fiber interface, and the processing unit is connected with the first optical fiber interface; the second assembly comprises a second optical fiber interface; the first assembly is connected with the second assembly through the first optical fiber interface, the optical fiber bus and the second optical fiber interface; the second component is used for communicating with external equipment to transmit communication data; and the first component is used for executing a computing task of the computing equipment according to the communication data through the processing unit. The computing device is high in flexibility.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of computing devices, and particularly relate to a computing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous development of digitization, computing devices play a vital role in various industrial automation fields. For example, a computing device can be an industrial personal computer (IPC) or the like.

[0003] In the related art, computing devices can be produced according to diversified industrial application requirements. The computing devices generally integrate computing components, storage components, input / output (IO) components, and the like. However, the flexibility of the above computing devices is poor. NOVEL CONTENT

[0004] Embodiments of the present application provide a computing device to solve the technical problem of poor flexibility of the computing device.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present application provide a computing device, a first component and a second component;

[0006] The first component includes a processing unit and a first fiber interface, and the processing unit and the first fiber interface are connected;

[0007] The second component includes a second fiber interface;

[0008] The first component is connected with the second component through the first fiber interface, a fiber bus, and the second fiber interface;

[0009] The second component is configured to communicate with an external device to transmit communication data;

[0010] The first component is configured to execute a computing task of the computing device according to the communication data through the processing unit.

[0011] In the above scheme, the computing device can include a first component and a second component. The first component and the second component can be independent unit modules, and in actual application, the first component and the second component can be connected according to user needs to obtain a corresponding computing device. In the above scheme, the corresponding components can be flexibly selected according to actual needs, thereby improving the flexibility of the computing device.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the number of the second components is multiple;

[0013] The second components are connected in parallel through the second fiber interface and the fiber bus; or

[0014] The second components are connected in series through the second fiber interface and the fiber bus.

[0015] In the above scheme, the computing device can include a plurality of second components, and the plurality of second components can be connected in parallel or in series, further making the flexibility of the computing device higher.

[0016] In a possible implementation manner,

[0017] The first component further includes a memory and an extended storage unit.

[0018] In the above scheme, the first component can further include a storage space, so as to facilitate the first component to store communication data.

[0019] In a possible implementation manner, the second component includes at least one interface unit connected with the second fiber interface, and the at least one interface unit includes at least one of the following:

[0020] A universal serial bus (USB) interface;

[0021] A network interface;

[0022] A serial port;

[0023] An analog input and output interface; or

[0024] A digital input and output interface.

[0025] In the above scheme, the second component can include one or more interface units, so that the input and output performance of the computing device is better.

[0026] In a possible implementation manner, the computing device further includes a third component including a third fiber interface;

[0027] The third component is connected with the first component through the third fiber interface, the fiber bus, and the first fiber interface;

[0028] The third component is configured to perform graphics processing and / or neural network calculation.

[0029] In the above scheme, the computing device can further include a third component configured to perform graphics processing and / or neural network calculation, so that the performance of the computing device is better.

[0030] In a possible implementation manner,

[0031] The third component includes a graphics processing unit (GPU) connected to the third fiber interface; and / or,

[0032] The third component includes a neural network processing unit (NPU) connected to the third fiber interface.

[0033] In the above scheme, the third component can include a GPU and / or an NPU, achieving the purpose of performing graphics processing through the GPU and performing neural network calculation through the NPU.

[0034] In a possible implementation, the computing device further includes a third component, the third component including an artificial intelligence (AI) computing unit and a third fiber interface, the AI computing unit and the third fiber interface being connected;

[0035] The third component is connected to the first component through the third fiber interface, the fiber bus, and the first fiber interface.

[0036] In the above scheme, the computing device can further include an AI computing unit, so that the performance of the computing device is better.

[0037] In a possible implementation, the AI computing unit includes a graphics processing unit (GPU) and / or a neural network processing unit (NPU).

[0038] In the above scheme, the AI computing unit includes a GPU and / or an NPU, achieving the purpose of performing AI calculation through the GPU and / or the NPU.

[0039] In a possible implementation, the computing device further includes a fourth component, the fourth component including a fourth fiber interface;

[0040] The fourth component is connected to the first component through the fourth fiber interface, the fiber bus, and the first fiber interface.

[0041] The fourth component is configured to control an external device.

[0042] In the above scheme, the computing device can further include a fourth component for controlling an external device, so that the performance of the computing device is better.

[0043] In a possible implementation, the fourth component is a motion control card or a programmable logic controller (PLC).

[0044] In the above scheme, the fourth component can be a motion control card or a PLC, achieving the purpose of controlling an external device through the motion control card or the PLC.

[0045] In a possible implementation, the third component and the fourth component are connected with the first component in any of the following manners:

[0046] The third component is connected with the first component through an optical fiber bus, and the fourth component is connected with the first component through the optical fiber bus;

[0047] The third component is connected with the first component through an optical fiber bus, and the fourth component is connected with the third component through the optical fiber bus; or,

[0048] The fourth component is connected with the first component through an optical fiber bus, and the third component is connected with the fourth component through the optical fiber bus.

[0049] In the above scheme, the third component and the fourth component can be directly connected with the first component or indirectly connected with the first component, further improving the flexibility of the computing device.

[0050] In a possible implementation,

[0051] The optical fiber bus includes a main optical fiber bus and a backup optical fiber bus.

[0052] In the above scheme, the optical fiber bus can include a main optical fiber bus and a backup optical fiber bus. In the case of failure of the main optical fiber bus, the corresponding components can communicate through the backup optical fiber bus, so that the stability and reliability of the computing device are better. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0053] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor.

[0054] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a computing device provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0055] Figure 2A Another schematic diagram of a computing device provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0056] Figure 2B Still another schematic diagram of a computing device provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0057] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a first component provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0058] Figure 4A schematic diagram of a second component provided for an embodiment of the present application;

[0059] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a further computing device provided for an embodiment of the present application;

[0060] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a further computing device provided for an embodiment of the present application;

[0061] Figure 7A A schematic diagram of a further computing device provided for an embodiment of the present application;

[0062] Figure 7B A schematic diagram of a further computing device provided for an embodiment of the present application;

[0063] Figure 7C A schematic diagram of a further computing device provided for an embodiment of the present application.

[0064] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0065] 100 - computing device; 200 - fiber bus;

[0066] 101 - first component; 1011 - processing unit; 1012 - first fiber interface; 1013 - memory; 1014 - extended storage unit;

[0067] 102 - second component; 1021 - second fiber interface; 1022 - USB interface; 1023 - network interface; 1024 - serial interface; 1025 - analog input / output interface; 1026 - digital input / output interface;

[0068] 103 - third component; 1031 - third fiber interface;

[0069] 104 - fourth component; 1041 - fourth fiber interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0070] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein with reference to the attached drawings. The following description is made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. The following description is made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. The following exemplary embodiments described herein describe implementations consistent with aspects of the present embodiments. They are not meant to represent all implementations consistent with aspects of the present embodiments. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with some aspects of the present embodiments as detailed in the appended claims.

[0071] For the sake of understanding, first, technical terms related to the present embodiments are explained.

[0072] IPC, also known as an industrial PC, is a computer system specifically designed for industrial environments. IPCs play a crucial role in various industrial automation fields and are widely used in manufacturing, energy management, and transportation. Depending on the specific requirements of each industry or application scenario, IPCs typically integrate key components such as computing modules, storage modules, and input / output (I / O) modules to meet the needs of different industrial scenarios. Therefore, a large number of customized IPC models exist on the market.

[0073] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with specific examples. These specific examples can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments.

[0074] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a computing device provided in an embodiment of this application. Please refer to... Figure 1 The computing device 100 may include a first component 101 and a second component 102. It should be noted that the number of second components 102 may be one or more, and there may be two or more of them. Figure 1 The illustration is based solely on the example of a single second component 102 and does not constitute a limitation on the computing device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0075] The computing device 100 can be an IPC.

[0076] The first component 101 includes a processing unit 1011 and a first optical fiber interface 1012, which are connected.

[0077] The processing unit 1011 can be used to perform computational tasks. For example, the processing unit 1011 can be a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0078] The second component 102 includes a second optical fiber interface 1021.

[0079] The first component 101 is connected to the second component 102 through the first optical fiber interface 1012, the optical fiber bus 200, and the second optical fiber interface 1021.

[0080] The second component 102 can be used to communicate with external devices to transmit communication data. For example, the external device can be a machine tool, a motor, or an artificial intelligence device.

[0081] The communication data can include production data of the external device, state information of the external device, control instructions of the computing device to the external device, and communication protocol data between the computing device and the external device, and the like.

[0082] The first component 101 can be configured to perform a computing task of the computing device according to the communication data by the processing unit 1011.

[0083] It should be noted that the first component 101 can be an independent unit module, and the second component 102 can also be an independent unit module. In actual application, corresponding unit modules can be adaptively selected and connected. For example, two second components 102 can be selected according to actual needs, or three second components 102 can also be selected. In this way, combination can be performed according to needs, and the flexibility of the computing device is improved. In addition, the combination of multiple independent unit modules can also make the customization difficulty and customization cost of the computing device lower.

[0084] The computing device provided in the embodiment can include a first component and a second component. The first component and the second component can be independent unit modules respectively, and in actual application, the first component and the second component can be connected according to user needs to obtain a corresponding computing device. In the above scheme, corresponding components can be flexibly selected according to actual needs, and the flexibility of the computing device is improved.

[0085] On the basis of the above embodiment, the number of the second components 102 can be one or more. Next, the connection mode of the first component 101 and the multiple second components 102 will be described in combination with Figure 2A and Figure 2B For example, the number of the second components 102 is three, and the connection mode of the first component 101 and the multiple second components 102 in the case that the number of the second components 102 is multiple will be described.

[0086] Figure 2A Another schematic diagram of a computing device provided in the embodiment is shown in FIG. 6. Figure 1 On the basis of FIG. 6, the multiple second components 102 are connected in parallel through the second fiber interface 1021 and the fiber bus 200.

[0087] The first component 101 is connected with the multiple second components 102 through the first fiber interface 1012, the fiber bus 200, and the second fiber interface 1021.

[0088] Figure 2A In the computing device 100 shown in FIG. 7, the first component 101 is directly connected with each second component 102.

[0089] Figure 2B Another schematic diagram of a computing device provided in the embodiment is shown in FIG. 8. Figure 1On the basis of the above, the plurality of second assemblies 102 are connected in series through the second fiber interfaces 1021 and the fiber bus 200.

[0090] As shown in Figure 2B The number of the second fiber interfaces 1021 on the second assembly 102 can be one or more. For any one second assembly 102, the second assembly 102 can be connected with the first assembly or other second assemblies through the second fiber interface 1021. The number of the second fiber interfaces 1021 on the second assembly 102 is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. In the implementation process, the number can be set according to actual needs.

[0091] The first assembly 101 is connected with the plurality of second assemblies 102 through the first fiber interface 1012, the fiber bus 200 and the second fiber interface 1021.

[0092] Figure 2B As shown in the computing device 100, the first assembly 101 can be directly connected with one second assembly 102 and indirectly connected with the rest of the second assemblies 102.

[0093] Figure 2A As shown in the computing device, Figure 2B In the computing device, the plurality of second assemblies 102 can be connected in parallel or the plurality of second assemblies 102 can be connected in series. In this way, the plurality of second assemblies can be connected according to actual needs, which makes the scalability of the computing device better and further improves the flexibility of the second assemblies. In addition, the user can increase or replace the second assemblies according to actual needs, which makes the adaptability of the computing device better.

[0094] In addition, in the computing device provided by the embodiments, the first assembly and the at least one second assembly can be connected through the fiber bus to transmit signals. It should be noted that in the related art, the components integrated in the computing device can communicate through a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus or a USB bus. However, in the industrial field, communication through the PCI bus or the USB bus is easily affected by electromagnetic interference, which causes signal distortion or loss. The first assembly and the at least one second assembly are connected through the fiber bus, which can avoid electromagnetic interference and enhance the anti-interference capability of the computing device. In addition, the fiber bus can support high bandwidth and long-distance transmission, which makes the signal transmission rate of the computing device higher and the transmission delay lower.

[0095] In addition, the fiber bus can include a main fiber bus and a backup fiber bus. In the case of failure of the main fiber bus, the corresponding components can communicate through the backup fiber bus, which makes the stability of the computing device better.

[0096] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the following is combined Figure 3 The first component is described.

[0097] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a first component provided in the embodiments of the present application is shown. Referring to Figure 3 The first component 101 can include a processing unit 1011, a memory 1013, an extended storage unit 1014, and a first fiber interface 1012. The extended storage unit 1014 includes, but is not limited to, a solid state drive (SSD), or a hard disk drive (HDD), etc.

[0098] The processing unit 1011, the memory 1013, and the extended storage unit 1014 are all connected to the first fiber interface 1012.

[0099] In the embodiments, the first component can be a unit module developed, produced and maintained independently, and the first component is detachably connected to other components (for example, the second component) in the computing device. If the first component needs to be maintained, only the first component can be maintained, and other unit modules do not need to be maintained, so that the maintenance difficulty and maintenance cost of the computing device are low.

[0100] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the following is combined Figure 4 The second component is described.

[0101] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a second component provided in the embodiments of the present application is shown. Referring to Figure 4 The second component 102 can include a USB interface 1022, a network interface 1023, a serial port 1024, an analog input / output interface 1025, a digital input / output interface 1026, and a second fiber interface 1021.

[0102] The USB interface 1022, the network interface 1023, the serial port 1024, the analog input / output interface 1025, and the digital input / output interface 1026 are all connected to the second fiber interface 1021.

[0103] The analog input / output interface 1025 can be a voltage input interface, a voltage output interface, a current input interface, or a current output interface, etc.

[0104] It should be noted that the interfaces included in the second component 102 are only illustrative, and do not constitute a limitation on the computing device provided by the embodiments of the present application. The second component 102 can include more or fewer interfaces than those shown. For example, the second component 102 can also include an audio interface, a video interface, or a parallel port.

[0105] It should be noted that if the computing device includes multiple second components 102, the interfaces included in each second component 102 can be the same, or the interfaces included in each second component 102 can also be different, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this. For example, the computing device can include two second components, one of which can include a USB interface and a network interface, and the other of which can include a serial interface and a network interface.

[0106] In this embodiment, the second component can be a unit module developed, produced and maintained independently, and the second component is detachably connected to other components (such as the first component) in the computing device. If the second component needs to be maintained, only the second component needs to be maintained, without the need to maintain other unit modules, so that the maintenance difficulty and maintenance cost of the computing device are relatively low.

[0107] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the computing device can further include a third component. Next, taking the example of a computing device including multiple second components connected in parallel, and combining the above description of the second component, the computing device provided by the embodiments of the present application is further described. Figure 5 The computing device provided by the embodiments of the present application is further described.

[0108] Figure 5 Another schematic diagram of a computing device provided by the embodiments of the present application is provided. On the basis of the above description of the second component, Figure 2B The computing device 100 can further include a third component 103, and the third component 103 includes a third fiber interface 1031.

[0109] The third component 103 is connected to the first component 101 through the third fiber interface 1031, the fiber bus 200 and the first fiber interface 1012.

[0110] In this embodiment, the third component 103 can be used for graphics processing and / or neural network computing. The third component 103 can include at least one of the following: a graphics processing unit (GPU); or a neural processing unit (NPU).

[0111] Specifically, if the third component 103 includes a GPU, the third component 103 can be used for graphics processing; if the third component 103 includes an NPU, the third component 103 can be used for neural network calculation; if the third component 103 includes a GPU and an NPU, the third component 103 can be used for graphics processing and neural network calculation.

[0112] In this embodiment, the third component can be an independently developed, produced and maintained unit module, and the third component is detachably connected with other components (for example, the first component) in the computing device. In actual application, the third component can be selected according to actual needs, thereby improving the flexibility of the computing device. In addition, if the third component needs to be maintained, only the third component needs to be maintained, and other unit modules do not need to be maintained, so that the maintenance difficulty and maintenance cost of the computing device are relatively low.

[0113] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the computing device can further include a fourth component. In the following, taking the computing device including a plurality of second components and the plurality of second components being connected in parallel as an example, the computing device is further described in combination with Figure 6 The computing device provided in the embodiments of the present application is further described.

[0114] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of another computing device provided in the embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 10. On the basis of the computing device shown in FIG. 9, the computing device 100 can further include a fourth component 104. Figure 2B The fourth component 104 includes a fourth optical fiber interface 1041.

[0115] The fourth component 104 is connected with the first component 101 through the fourth optical fiber interface 1041, an optical fiber bus and the first optical fiber interface 1012.

[0116] In this embodiment, the fourth component 104 can be used for controlling an external device. For example, the external device can be a machine tool, a motor or an artificial intelligence device, etc. The fourth component 104 can be a motion control card or a programmable logic controller (PLC), etc.

[0117] In this embodiment, the fourth component can be an independently developed, produced and maintained unit module, and the fourth component is detachably connected with other components (for example, the first component) in the computing device. In actual application, the fourth component can be selected according to actual needs, thereby improving the flexibility of the computing device. In addition, if the fourth component needs to be maintained, only the fourth component needs to be maintained, and other unit modules do not need to be maintained, so that the maintenance difficulty and maintenance cost of the computing device are relatively low.

[0118] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the third component can be directly or indirectly connected with the first component, and the fourth component can also be directly or indirectly connected with the first component. Next, the connection mode of the third component and the fourth component is described by way of example. Figure 7A - Figure 7C

[0119] It should be noted that when two components (for example, the first component, the second component, the third component, or the fourth component) in the computing device are connected, the components can be connected through the fiber interface on the component and the fiber bus. In order to more clearly show the connection relationship between the components, Figure 7A - Figure 7C The fiber interface on the component is not shown, but does not affect the implementation of the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present application.

[0120] Figure 7A Another schematic diagram of a computing device provided in the embodiments of the present application is provided. The computing device 100 can include a first component 101, a plurality of second components 102 connected in parallel, a third component 103, and a fourth component 104.

[0121] Referring to Figure 7A The third component 103 can be connected with the first component 101 through the fiber bus 200, and the fourth component 104 can also be connected with the first component 101 through the fiber bus 200. That is, the third component 103 can be directly connected with the first component 101, and the fourth component 104 can also be directly connected with the first component 101.

[0122] Figure 7B Another schematic diagram of a computing device provided in the embodiments of the present application is provided. The computing device 100 can include a first component 101, a plurality of second components 102 connected in parallel, a third component 103, and a fourth component 104.

[0123] Referring to Figure 7B The third component 103 can be connected with the first component 101 through the fiber bus 200, and the fourth component 104 can be connected with the third component 103 through the fiber bus 200. That is, the third component 103 can be directly connected with the first component 101, and the fourth component 104 can be indirectly connected with the first component 101.

[0124] Figure 7C Another schematic diagram of a computing device provided in the embodiments of the present application is provided. The computing device 100 can include a first component 101, a plurality of second components 102 connected in parallel, a third component 103, and a fourth component 104.

[0125] Referring to Figure 7C ​The fourth component 104 can be connected with the first component 101 through the optical fiber bus 200, and the third component 103 can be connected with the fourth component 104 through the optical fiber bus 200. That is, the fourth component 104 can be directly connected with the first component 101, and the third component 103 can be indirectly connected with the first component 101.

[0126] It should be noted that, Figure 7A to Figure 7C The connection mode of the components in the computing device is only exemplarily described, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application. If the computing device can further include components other than the first component, the second component, the third component, and the fourth component, the connection mode of the third component and the fourth component can also be adjusted as needed, as long as the purpose of connecting the third component and the fourth component with the first component is achieved.

[0127] Figure 7A to Figure 7C In the computing device shown, the third component and the fourth component can be directly or indirectly connected with the first component. In the specific implementation process, the components can be connected according to actual needs, so that the computing device can adapt to the needs of different application scenarios, and the flexibility of the computing device is improved.

[0128] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the first component, the second component, the third component, and the fourth component included in the computing device can each be an independent production and manufacturing unit. The components in the computing device can be detachably connected.

[0129] For example, the first component and the third component can be detachably connected. If the third component needs to be arranged in the computing device, the third component can be connected with the first component through the third optical fiber interface, the optical fiber bus, and the first optical fiber interface. If the third component in the computing device needs to be removed, the optical fiber bus connected with the third component can be removed from the first optical fiber interface, or the connection between the third optical fiber interface on the third component and the optical fiber bus can be disconnected.

[0130] In some embodiments, for any one component in the computing device, the component can include a housing, and the optical fiber interface of the component can be arranged on the housing of the component, so as to facilitate the connection between the component and other components.

[0131] For example, the first component can include a housing, and the first optical fiber interface can be arranged on the housing of the first component, and the first optical fiber interface can be connected with the components in the computing device other than the first component through the optical fiber bus.

[0132] In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "comprising", "containing" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements, but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without more limitations, the element defined by the phrase "comprising a" does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element. The term "or" and its variants can refer to "and / or". In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily indicate a specific order or sequence. In the embodiments of the present application, "a plurality of" means two or more. "And / or", which describes the relationship between the associated objects, means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B can mean that A exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects.

[0133] Other embodiments of the present application will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the application disclosed herein. It is intended that the embodiments of the present application cover any and all variations of the present application that lie within the scope of the general inventive concepts herein, along with all of the alterations and further modifications of the embodiments of the present application that are disclosed and that can fall out by the usual practice of the art to which the embodiments of the present application pertains.

Claims

1. A computing device, comprising: Comprising: a first component and a second component; the first component comprises a processing unit and a first fiber interface, the processing unit and the first fiber interface are connected; the second component comprises a second fiber interface; the first component is connected with the second component through the first fiber interface, a fiber bus, and the second fiber interface; the second component is configured to communicate with an external device to transmit communication data; the first component is configured to execute a computing task of the computing device according to the communication data through the processing unit.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The number of the second components is multiple; the multiple second components are connected in parallel through the second fiber interface and the fiber bus; or the multiple second components are connected in series through the second fiber interface and the fiber bus.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein: the first component further comprises a memory and an extended storage unit.

4. The apparatus of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, the second component comprises at least one interface unit connected with the second fiber interface, the at least one interface unit comprises at least one of: a universal serial bus (USB) interface; a network interface; a serial port; an analog input / output interface; or a digital input / output interface.

5. The apparatus of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The computing device further comprises a third component, the third component comprises a third fiber interface; the third component is connected with the first component through the third fiber interface, the fiber bus, and the first fiber interface; the third component is configured to perform graphics processing and / or neural network computing.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein: the third component comprises a graphics processing unit (GPU) connected with the third fiber interface; and / or the third component comprises a neural network processing unit (NPU) connected with the third fiber interface.

7. The apparatus of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The computing device further comprises a fourth component, the fourth component comprises a fourth fiber interface; the fourth component is connected with the first component through the fourth fiber interface, the fiber bus, and the first fiber interface; the fourth component is configured to control an external device.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The fourth component is a motion control card or a programmable logic controller (PLC).

9. The apparatus of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The computing device further comprises a third component and a fourth component, the third component and the fourth component are connected with the first component in any of the following manners: the third component is connected with the first component through the fiber bus, and the fourth component is connected with the first component through the fiber bus; the third component is connected with the first component through the fiber bus, and the fourth component is connected with the third component through the fiber bus; or the fourth component is connected with the first component through the fiber bus, and the third component is connected with the fourth component through the fiber bus.

10. The device of any of claims 1-3, wherein: the fiber bus comprises a main fiber bus and a backup fiber bus.

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