Building block concept for optical backplane interconnect systems

This paper represents the results of a trade study performed under the Optical Backplane Interconnect System contract sponsored by the Navy's Advanced Avionics Subsystems and Technology program. The purpose of this program is to perform development, test, evaluation, and documentation of optical backplane technology suitable for application in next- generation military air platforms.© (1994) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.