An optimized routing algorithm for the automated assembly of standard multimode ribbon fibers in a full-mesh optical backplane

Basile, Vito; Guadagno, Gianluca; Ferrario, Maddalena; Fassi, Irene

doi:10.1016/j.yofte.2017.12.014

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“…The novel backplane design considered in this paper and better described in [6,7,8] features a "full-mesh" topology: each card can transmit data to any other card or be connected to itself, i.e. loop-back connection.…”

Section: Optical Backplane For Ict Apparatusmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Precision Assembly of Optical Backplanes

Ruggeri

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Fassi

2018

Precision Assembly in the Digital Age

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Full optical backplanes can be seen as a promising technology for high bandwidth ICT (Information and Communication Technology) apparatuses and high performance computing systems. According to a recent frame-based solution, the backplane mounts a number of independent optical interconnect circuits mainly consisting of a set of optical fiber ribbons of different lengths arranged to fulfill a specific planar ribbon routing. A non-negligible problem is related to the development of suitable techniques for the efficient and cost-effective assembly of such sub-circuits. New systems are required that combine ultimate hardware and software capabilities and derive from a synergic implementation of digital and advanced manufacturing technologies. The successful assembly of the optical interconnection circuits lies in the development of cyber-physical production systems within the framework of Industry 4.0. In this context, this work will present and discuss how different innovative technologies and consolidated technologies applied in a novel context were exploited to demonstrate the feasibility of the automated backplane assembly. The achieved results are discussed in terms of design of the work-cell layout and related equipment, simulation tests, tool path planning, and final task execution.

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Section: Optical Backplane For Ict Apparatusmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…: pins, boundary walls) to constrain the ribbons in an optimized position which minimizes optical power losses. The entire routing is thus planarly developed on the backplane surface, exploiting a customized parametric algorithm [7].…”

Section: Optical Backplane For Ict Apparatusmentioning

confidence: 99%