Title :
Tree architectures for photonic switching
Author :
Jajszczyk, A. ; Mouftah, H.T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Queen´´s Univ., Kingston, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Various architectures of tree-type space-division photonic switching networks are presented and compared, and some new solutions are proposed. The networks discussed can be implemented with guided-wave based switching elements, or laser diodes and passive splitters and combiners. The following network types are considered: conventional, simplified, and two-active-stage structures. Techniques for improving SNR as well as waveguide crossover minimization are presented and discussed
Keywords :
optical switches; switching networks; SNR; combiners; guided wave switching elements; laser diodes; passive splitters; space-division photonic switching networks; tree architectures; two-active-stage structures; waveguide crossover minimization; Amplitude shift keying; Circuits; Diode lasers; Minimization; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Optical packet switching; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Switching systems;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1992. Conference Record., GLOBECOM '92. Communication for Global Users., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0608-2
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1992.276658
