Silicon Photonics Quiz

What is the primary advantage of using photons instead of electrons in silicon photonics?

• Reduced power consumption

• Increased chip size

• Higher data transfer speed

• Lower cost of materials

How are hybrid silicon lasers constructed in silicon photonics?

• Using silicon and other semiconductors like indium and gallium

• Using silicon and plastic materials

• Using only silicon

• Using silicon and metal compounds

What recent development might make external transceivers obsolete in silicon photonics?

• Use of larger silicon wafers

• Integration of photonics directly onto chip packages

• Development of new fiber optic cables

• Introduction of wireless photonics technology

Why might silicon photonics become more necessary in the future?

• To reduce the size of computer chips

• To meet growing bandwidth needs

• To replace all metal traces in electronics

• To improve battery life in devices

Which of the following is NOT an application of silicon photonics mentioned in the video?

• LIDAR for self-driving cars

• Healthcare diagnostics

• AR and VR headsets

• Wireless charging technology