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Post-Quantum Tek has developed the High-Speed Optical Switch (PQT-HOS), which is 1,000 times faster than switches now in use and consumes 1/1000th the amount of energy. Current switches receive data in optical format, convert it to electronic (digital) to switch it, then reconfigure it to optical to travel to its destination (OEO). The PQT-HOS uses light diffraction technology to keep data in optical format throughout the process (OOO), thus dramatically increasing switching speeds and significantly reducing energy needs, since the process generates far less heat.
This PQT-HOS is fully patented, proven new optical switching technology ready to be developed into a commercial prototype for data centers. Scientists, engineers, and labs are ready to develop the PQT optical switch through the University of Arizona’s Tech Launch Arizona Institute.
Developed by Pierre-Alexandre Blanche, Research Professor at the University of Arizona, the PQT/HOS represents a paradigm shift that will greatly benefit operators of Data Farms and pave the way for a smoother faster flow of data.
“Solving the energy crisis in data centers is central to my mission,” said Dr. Blanche. “The diffractive (holographic) optical switch sits at the core of a more sustainable path for cloud computing and AI infrastructure.”
The PQT-HOS is bench-proven technology that has been peer reviewed in an IEEE from the University of Arizona College of Optics and has been verified by Microsoft Labs, the University of California, Berkeley Computer Science Department, and Texas Instruments.
“We find your intended digital switch application for data centers, as well as other potential applications for this technology, very exciting. In our estimation, such disruptive, rapid and low energy switching technology, once fully developed and deployable, could make for notable enhancements across other industries,” said Salah Uddin, Partner/Co-Founder at Nanoshift LLC.
“Post-Quantum Tek’s digital switch has the potential to radically change the scope of data centers by switching from an electronic base to a new light layered MEMS switch that represents a major technology breakthrough, increasing data speed by 1,000X and significantly reducing energy consumption by 1/1,000,” said Hassan Tanbakuchi, Senior Engineer at Agilent.
More information about the High-Speed Optical Switch (PQT-HOS) from Post-Quantum Tek