Title :
Performance of an 8Ã\x978 LiNbO3switch matrix as a gigahertz self-routing switching node
Author :
Blumenthal, D.J. ; Prucnal, P.R. ; Thylen, L. ; Granestrand, P.
Author_Institution :
Columbia University, Lightwave Communications Research Laboratory, Center for Telecommunications Research, New York, USA
Abstract :
The performance of an LiNbO3 integrated-optic crossbar switch as a node in a gigahertz self-routing network is measured. Switch throughput supports 12.5 Gbit/s signals with a measured switching speed of 1.33 GHz. Crosstalk due to RF/ acousto-optic coupling and modulation depth are reported at 1.33 GHz. Optical self-routing of l00 Mbit/s information using the 8×8 switch is demonstrated.
Keywords :
crosstalk; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; 1.33 GHz; 100 Mbit/s; 12.5 Gbit/s; 8Ã\x978 switch; LiNbO3 switch matrix; RF/acousto-optic coupling; crosstalk; gigahertz self-routing network; integrated-optic crossbar switch; modulation depth; performance; switching speed;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870938
