Title :
Architecture for optical TDM switching
Author :
Hunter, David K. ; Andonovic, Ivan ; Smith, D.G. ; Culshaw, Brian
Author_Institution :
Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
A new architecture is introduced for optical TDM switching in future broadband communications networks, exhibiting economy in the use of components. The architecture is designed for 2*2 optical switches (such as lithium niobate directional coupler devices) and fibre delay lines.
Keywords :
broadband networks; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical links; optical switches; switching systems; time division multiplexing; architecture; broadband communications networks; directional coupler devices; fibre delay lines; optical TDM switching; optical switches;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19921110
