Title :
Microring-based wavelength routing matrix
Author :
Bianco, A. ; Cuda, D. ; Garrich, M. ; Gaudino, R. ; Gavilanes, G. ; Neri, M.
Author_Institution :
Dip. di Elettron., Politec. di Torino, Torino, Italy
Abstract :
We introduce a passive wavelength routing matrix based on microring resonators for optical packet switching architectures. We assess its technological feasibility and physical scalability which is limited by the coherent crosstalk accumulation.
Keywords :
microcavities; optical resonators; optical switches; packet switching; telecommunication network routing; coherent crosstalk accumulation; microring resonators; microring-based wavelength routing matrix; optical packet switching architectures; passive wavelength routing matrix; physical scalability; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Bandwidth; Optical resonators; Optical switches; Scalability; Tuning;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2011 37th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1918-9
