Vertical Optical Transceiver Mounting on Substrate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical transceiver systems are limited by the number of devices that can be arranged on a substrate due to their 'lying' posture, leading to underutilization of bandwidth resources and restricted space efficiency.
Innovation Solution
Optical transceivers are attached to the substrate in a 'standing' posture, utilizing a smaller side surface, allowing for increased density and optimized bandwidth utilization by positioning them closer to the processor or controller.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If optical transceivers are arranged in a 'lying' posture on the substrate, then the devices can be securely mounted, but the number of devices that can be arranged on the substrate is limited and space efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the mounting orientation from a two-dimensional 'lying' posture to a three-dimensional 'standing' posture. By attaching the optical transceiver at its side surface rather than its top surface, the device stands vertically on the substrate, utilizing the vertical dimension to increase the number of devices that can be arranged on the same substrate area.
2Use of energy by moving object
If optical transceivers are placed closer to the optical switch, then power efficiency is enhanced, but the substrate area required for arrangement is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By transitioning to a vertical standing orientation, the optical transceiver can be positioned closer to the optical switch in the vertical dimension while maintaining adequate horizontal spacing. This allows multiple transceivers to be densely packed around the optical switch, improving power efficiency without requiring excessive substrate area.
3Quantity of substance
If the number of optical transceivers served by an optical switch is maximized, then transceiver density is improved, but the complexity of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical standing orientation enables higher transceiver density by utilizing the vertical dimension for packing. Multiple transceivers can be arranged in a compact configuration around the optical switch, increasing density while the modular standing structure actually simplifies the attachment and routing processes.
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AI summary
A system including optical devices is provided. The system includes a first substrate and a first device for optical communication. The first device has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a first side contiguous with the first surface and the second surface. Moreover, the first side is smaller than one of the first surface and the second surface in terms of area. The first device is attached at the first side thereof to the first substrate.