All-Optical Nibble Bus Data Transfer Speed
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Current data transfer systems rely on electrical signals, which are slower than optical signals, limiting the speed and efficiency of data management and communication between computer systems.
Innovation Solution
The NIBBLE BUS employs all-optical signals and devices, utilizing components like data signal extinguishers, optical signal amplifiers, low frequency pass light filters, and light frequency doublers to manage and transfer data at the speed of light, eliminating electrical signals and enhancing security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If electrical signals are used for data transfer, then data management and communication between computer systems can be achieved, but the transfer speed is limited to nanoseconds due to electron drift through matter
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces electrical signal transmission (electron drift through matter) with optical signal transmission (light propagation through fiber optics). This substitution transitions from a mechanical/electrical system to an optical system, achieving picosecond-speed operations that are hundreds of times faster than nanosecond electrical circuits while maintaining signal transmission reliability through established optical communication protocols
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the fundamental parameter of signal transmission from electrical (electron-based, nanosecond scale) to optical (photon-based, picosecond scale). This parameter change in the domain of signal propagation enables dramatically increased data transfer speeds while the system maintains reliability through corresponding changes in transmission medium and control mechanisms
2Speed
If all-optical devices are used for data transfer, then data transfer speed increases to picoseconds, but device complexity increases due to the need for specialized optical components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs universal optical components that can perform multiple functions within the all-optical system. For example, optical switches serve both as signal routing elements and as memory access control mechanisms, while fiber optic cables provide both data transmission and physical connection functions. This multi-functionality reduces the number of specialized components needed, thereby managing system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces fiber optic cables as intermediary elements that bridge different optical components. These intermediaries simplify the interfaces between components by providing standardized connection protocols and signal conditioning, thereby reducing the complexity of direct component-to-component interactions in the all-optical system
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach results in data transfer speeds that are hundreds of times faster than previous technologies, with secure and efficient communication between computer systems.
Implementation Method 1
Light travels at the speed of light and fiber optic circuits, switches, and devices function in picoseconds (10E-12 seconds)
Implementation Method 2
optical signal amplifiers
Implementation Method 3
low frequency pass light filters
Data Source
AI summary
The NIBLE BUS is an all-optical broker of signals for managing data. Data transfer from one computer system to another requires close management of data content, origin, and destination. A system of data switches, steering components, and buffer memories used to accomplish this function. The NIBLE BUS accomplishes this brokering of signals using only light signals.