Title :
SUPER-PBX: an optomechanical matrix switch
Author :
Yannitsos, George L. ; Hara, Elmer H.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Regina Univ., Sask., Canada
Abstract :
The design of a fiber-optic star local area network (LAN) based on an optomechanical matrix switch using a linear stepping-motor is presented. This network is called a SUPER-PBX. The optomechanical matrix switch design, transmitter-receiver module, matrix switch line-card, and switch prototype are described. The advantages of this approach are discussed
Keywords :
electronic switching systems; linear motors; local area networks; optical fibres; optical links; private telephone exchanges; stepping motors; switches; LAN; SUPER-PBX; fiber-optic star local area network; linear stepping-motor; matrix switch line-card; optomechanical matrix switch; transmitter-receiver module; Local area networks; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Plastics; Switching systems; Telephony; Throughput; Transmission line matrix methods; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
WESCANEX 88: 'Digital Communications Conference Proceedings'
Conference_Location :
Saskatoon, Sask.
DOI :
10.1109/WESCAN.1988.27677
