Title :
Design of waveguide grating routers for simultaneous multiple optical code generation in photonic MPLS networks
Author :
Cincotti, G. ; Wada, N. ; Kitayama, K.-I.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Electron., Univ. of Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
We review novel methods to generate optical codes for use in MPLS or CDM transmission. A standard WGR can be designed to generate simultaneously a large number of highly orthogonal codes as a result of a single input pulse.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; code division multiplexing; multiprotocol label switching; optical waveguide components; packet switching; photonic switching systems; telecommunication network routing; CDM transmission; WGR; code-based photonic router; highly orthogonal codes; optical correlators; photonic MPLS networks; photonic packet routing; planar waveguides; simultaneous multiple optical code generation; waveguide grating routers; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Intelligent networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical pulse generation; Optical waveguides; Protocols; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.193035
