Optical cross-connect architecture using waveband conversion and a passive wavelength router

Author

Politi, C. ; Tzanakaki, A. ; Klonidis, D. ; O´Mahony, M. ; Tomkos, I.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. & Sci. Eng., Univ. of Essex, Colchester, UK

Volume

152

Issue

4

fYear

2005

Firstpage

215

Lastpage

221

Abstract

An optical cross-connect architecture based on wavelength routing is proposed. The design utilises an input waveband conversion stage followed by an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) to enable optical switching and an output single wavelength conversion stage for wavelength assignment and regeneration. Arranging the AWG in feedback or foldback loop configuration the requirement for an output multiplexer is eliminated. The proposed solution supports wavelength switching granularity while offering reduced component requirements. Experimental and modelling results indicate very good system performance of the node as the output conversion stage offers regenerating characteristics.

Keywords

arrayed waveguide gratings; channel allocation; optical fibre communication; optical repeaters; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; arrayed waveguide grating; component requirements; foldback loop; input waveband conversion stage; optical cross-connect architecture; optical switching; output conversion stage; output multiplexer; output single wavelength conversion stage; passive wavelength router; regenerating characteristics; system performance; waveband conversion; wavelength assignment; wavelength regeneration; wavelength routing; wavelength switching granularity;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings -

Publisher

iet

ISSN

1350-2433

Type

jour

DOI

10.1049/ip-opt:20045036

Filename

1499618