The '''Photonically Optimized Embedded Microprocessors''' ('''POEM''') is [[DARPA]] program. It should demonstrate photonic technologies that can be integrated within embedded microprocessors and enable energy-efficient high-capacity communications between the microprocessor and [[Dynamic random-access memory|DRAM]]. For realizing POEM technology [[CMOS]] and DRAM-compatible photonic links should operate at high bit-rates with very low power dissipation.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keeler |first1=Gordon |title=Photonically Optimized Embedded Microprocessors (POEM) |url=https://www.darpa.mil/program/photonically-optimized-embedded-microprocessors |publisher=Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, US Department of Defense |accessdate=4 November 2018}} {{PD-notice}}</ref>
