Yes. I wonder if this will be the future of Intel. They seems to be quite far ahead in Silicon Photonics than every one else. And I dont see an end for our need for more bandwidth in the near future, at least not in the next 10 years.
Bandwidth isn't the reason photonics matter (IMO). The reason they matter is because they eliminate cross talk. That can mean more densely packed transistors and less data lines.
if we believe their press releases, they seem like they've been in the lead for the last 10 years[1].
they had one of their very first demonstrations a year ago[2].
it's promising as heck. and I dont mind that it's taking a while. but it is also an area I have, after the many years, learned to keep tempered expectations on.
