Title :
Efficient architecture for a duplex multi-stage optical non-blocking switch
Author :
Gerstel, O. ; Lin, P.
Author_Institution :
Tellabs Oper., NY, USA
Abstract :
We propose a novel architecture for an optical cross-connect based on full duplex switches that support reciprocal traffic. The architecture is based on a Clos switch and is proven to be non-blocking. The number of basic devices needed for it is about half the number needed in a conventional one-way architecture.
Keywords :
multistage interconnection networks; optical switches; photonic switching systems; telecommunication traffic; Clos switch; duplex multi-stage optical non-blocking switch; full duplex switches; non-blocking; optical cross-connect; reciprocal traffic; Joining processes; Mirrors; Optical switches; Telecommunication switching; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868338
