Title :
Towards Transparent All-Optical Label-Swapped Networks: 40 Gbit/s Ultra-Fast Dynamic Wavelength Routing Using Integrated Devices
Author :
Seoane, J. ; Kehayas, E. ; Liu, Y. ; Martinez, J.M. ; Herrera, J. ; Holm-Nielsen, P.V. ; Zhang, S. ; McDougall, R. ; Maxwell, G.D. ; Ramos, F. ; Marti, J. ; Dorren, H.J.S ; Avramopoulos, H. ; Jeppesen, P.
Author_Institution :
COM?DTU, Department of Communications, Optics & Materials, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark, jsg@com.dtu.dk
Abstract :
All-optical routing of 40 Gbit/s 1.6 ns packets is demonstrated employing integrated devices based on SOA-MZIs. The scheme allows wavelength transparent operation and sub-nanosecond dynamic wavelength selection for future packet/label switched networks.
Keywords :
Flip-flops; Integrated optics; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical bistability; Optical devices; Optical network units; Phase shifters; Prototypes; Switches; Wavelength routing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications, 2006. ECOC 2006. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cannes, France
Print_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2006.4801179
