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
Link To Document