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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
