Title :
2-to-4 optical multicast using active vertical coupler optical crosspoint switch matrix
Author :
Wang, Zhuoran ; Chi, Nan ; Yu, Siyuan
Abstract :
A novel optical multicast switching scheme using an active vertical coupler (AVC)-based optical crosspoint switch (OXS) matrix is expanded from a 1-to-N broadcast to 2-to-N multicast. The switching characteristics, switched signal quality, and optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) have been investigated in different multicasting configurations. All configurations are shown to be nearly free from power splitting loss. Power penalties of less than 4.5 dB are found in switched signals in the 2-to-4 configuration. Slow OSNR degradation in line with previous prediction is also observed.
Keywords :
integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; multicast communication; optical couplers; optical interconnections; packet switching; photonic switching systems; 1-to-N broadcast; 2-to-4 optical multicast; 2-to-N multicast; OSNR degradation; active vertical coupler; integrated photonic circuits; optical cross-connect; optical crosspoint switch matrix; optical multicast switching; optical packet switching; optical signal-to-noise ratio; power penalties; switched signal quality; Broadcasting; Optical coupling; Optical crosstalk; Optical losses; Optical packet switching; Optical refraction; Optical switches; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Transmission line matrix methods; Integrated photonic circuits; optical cross-connect; optical multicast; optical packet switching; optical switch;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2005.862010
