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Photonically Optimized Embedded Microprocessors
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<p>The Photonically Optimized Embedded Microprocessors (POEM) is <a href="/facts/DARPA/Uf9sarhT">DARPA</a> program. It should demonstrate photonic technologies that can be integrated within embedded microprocessors and enable energy-efficient high-capacity communications between the microprocessor and <a href="/facts/Dynamic_random-access_memory/koI9FGo5">DRAM</a>. For realizing POEM technology <a href="/facts/CMOS/NJIWYgBl">CMOS</a> and DRAM-compatible photonic links should operate at high bit-rates with very low power dissipation. </p>