DocumentCode :
2328095
Title :
First demonstration of an asynchronous optical packet switching matrix prototype for multi-terabit-class routers/switches
Author :
Chiaroni, D. ; Bonno, P. ; Rofidal, O. ; Jacquinot, J.C. ; Poignant, P. ; Coeurjoly, C. ; Fernandez, F. ; Mestre, E. ; Moncelet, J.L. ; Noury, A. ; Jourdan, A. ; Zami, T. ; Dupas, A. ; Renaud, M. ; Sahri, N. ; Keller, D. ; Silvestre, S. ; Eilenberger, G.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Res. & Innovation, Marcoussis, France
Volume :
6
fYear :
2001
fDate :
2001
Firstpage :
60
Abstract :
An optical packet switching matrix for multi-terabit-class routers/switches has been prototyped. It is based on novel integrated optical gate arrays and asynchronous packet-mode receivers. Full asynchronous operation with 10 Gbit/s RZ optical packets is demonstrated for the first time.
Keywords :
integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; logic arrays; optical arrays; optical fibre communication; optical receivers; packet switching; photonic switching systems; semiconductor optical amplifiers; telecommunication network routing; 10 Gbit/s; asynchronous packet-mode receivers; integrated SOA technology; integrated optical gate arrays; multi-terabit-class routers; multi-terabit-class switches; optical switching matrix; packet switching; Broadcasting; Foot; High speed optical techniques; Optical buffering; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Prototypes; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Space technology; Throughput;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2001. ECOC '01. 27th European Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6705-7
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2001.989049
Filename :
989049
Link To Document :
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