Title :
Architectures for synchronous optical TDM switching employing semiconductor laser amplifiers
Author :
Hunter, D.K. ; Andonovic, I.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow, UK
fDate :
6/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Designs for synchronous optical TDM switching fabrics are introduced that can be implemented using semiconductor laser amplifier switches or any on/off switch technology. Their performance is compared, and one architecture, which can be built up on large silicon substrates, is highlighted. The issues of switch count, passive coupler count, control complexity, attenuation and noise buildup are considered
Keywords :
laser noise; optical design techniques; photonic switching systems; semiconductor lasers; semiconductor switches; synchronous digital hierarchy; time division multiplexing; attenuation; control complexity; large silicon substrates; noise buildup; on/off switch technology; passive coupler count; semiconductor laser amplifier switches; semiconductor laser amplifiers; switch count; synchronous optical TDM switching; synchronous optical TDM switching fabrics;
Journal_Title :
Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-opt:19951921
