Title :
An overview of lightwave packet networks
Author :
Acampora, Anthony S. ; Karol, Mark J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Columbia Univ., New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
The unique systems opportunities offered by, and the unique systems constraints imposed by, lightwave technology as it applies to the field of distributed packet networks are examined. Single-channel and star topology approaches are first considered. Terabit-capacity lightwave networks are discussed, covering both wavelength-division and time-division multiplexing. Multichannel multihop lightwave networks are then considered, and a particular implementation, the ShuffleNet, is described, and its performance, as well as some simple addressing and routing schemes, is discussed.<>
Keywords :
broadband networks; digital communication systems; frequency division multiplexing; optical links; packet switching; time division multiplexing; ShuffleNet; TDM; WDM; addressing; broadband networks; distributed packet networks; lightwave packet networks; multichannel multihop networks; overview; routing schemes; single channel approach; star topology; terabit capacity networks; time-division multiplexing; wavelength division multiplexing; Aggregates; Bandwidth; Displacement control; High speed optical techniques; Optical modulation; Optical packet switching; Packet switching; Photonics; Switches; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
