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TeraBIX is a radiation-hardened silicon photonic transceiver designed for high-speed data transmission with low power consumption.
The TeraBIX transceiver operates at data rates of up to 56Gb/s NRZ or 112Gb/s PAM4. It features radiation-hardened electronics and a hermetically sealed design suitable for space applications. The device enables ultra-low power operation of less than 5mW/Gb/s. TeraBIX is compatible with SDA Standards 3.1, ensuring interoperability and adherence to industry specifications.
Additionally, TeraBIX incorporates pluggable fiber connectors for ease of integration and maintenance. It also integrates Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits (ICs) for both the transmitter and receiver, enhancing signal integrity and overall performance. The fiber array attach process employed in TeraBIX further optimizes the connection between the optical components, ensuring precise alignment and reliable data transmission.
Applications
TeraBIX is particularly suitable for Optical I/O, offering seamless integration and co-packaging with FPGA/ASIC for enhanced performance. Its design supports various customer applications, including direct-to-direct connectivity solutions:
- Payload to Payload: Enabling efficient data transfer between payload components, TeraBIX ensures high-speed communication in satellite systems and other aerospace applications, where reliable data transmission is critical.
- Chip to Chip: By facilitating direct connectivity between chips, TeraBIX supports advanced computing architectures and high-performance computing environments, optimizing data flow and reducing latency.
- Board to Board: TeraBIX allows for high-speed interconnects between circuit boards, enhancing communication in complex systems such as data centers and telecommunications infrastructure. This capability ensures that data can be transmitted swiftly and reliably across multiple system components.
Energy Efficiency in Action:
TeraBIX Power Savings Analysis
| Format | Bitrate / Gbps | Typical power consumption / W | Energy Consumption per bit / pJ | Power saving per Tb connection / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10GBASE Ethernet |
10 |
3 |
300 |
N/A |
|
TeraBIX (56 Gb/s/ channel NRZ) |
224 |
0.735 |
3.3 |
296.7 |
|
TeraBIX (112 Gb/s/ channel PAM-4) |
448 |
1.916 |
4.3 |
295.7 |
Free Space Optical Transport
Market Applications
Point-To-Point lasercom solutions for ground, air and space
