Title :
A high-capacity ATM switch based on advanced electronic and optical technologies
Author :
Munter, Ernst ; Parker, James ; Kirkby, Paul
Author_Institution :
Bell-Northern Res., Canada
fDate :
11/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
As the number of ATM broadband subscribers grows, the construction of an efficient access and tandem network will require very large ATM switches. The authors propose an architectural approach based on a concept of satellite switches of moderate capacity, loosely coupled over very high-speed links through a cross-connect core
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; broadband networks; integrated optoelectronics; optical fibre networks; telecommunication switching; access network; architectural approach; broadband subscribers; cross-connect core; electronic technologies; high-capacity ATM switch; optical technologies; satellite switches; tandem network; very high-speed links; Aggregates; Asynchronous transfer mode; Broadband communication; High speed optical techniques; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Satellites; Space technology; Telecommunication traffic;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
