• DocumentCode
    421213
  • Title

    A comparison of electronic and optical packet/burst switching fabrics

  • Author

    Chiaroni, Dominique ; Masetti, Francesco ; Verchère, Dominique ; Jourdan, Amaury ; Luyts, Guido ; Pawels, Ban

  • Author_Institution
    Alcatel R&J, Marcoussis, France
  • Volume
    1
  • fYear
    2004
  • fDate
    23-27 Feb. 2004
  • Firstpage
    656
  • Abstract
    In this paper, different approaches are analyzed from routers to networks comparing electronics versus optics. Advantages and drawbacks in different introduction scenarios are drawn to identify what are the next challenges for multi-terabit class packet routers.
  • Keywords
    network routing; packet switching; telecommunication network routing; telecommunication traffic; electronic burst switching fabrics; electronic packet switching fabrics; multiterabit class packet routers; optical burst switching fabrics; optical packet switching fabrics;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
  • Conference_Location
    Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Print_ISBN
    1-55752-772-5
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    1359609