Applications of integrated optic switches in WDM networks

Author

Murphy, E.

Author_Institution

Lucent Technols., Bell Labs., Breinigsville, PA, USA

fYear

1997

fDate

11-13 Aug. 1997

Firstpage

27

Abstract

Summary form only given. Guided wave switch arrays are currently being utilized in WDM network experiments. The combination of switching and WDM technologies in optical networks allow new system capabilities such as rapid restoration and wavelength provisioning. In this paper, we will review the attributes of LiNbO/sub 3/ polarization independent electro optical switches and describe recent devices that have been developed for use in experimental switching networks.

Keywords

arrays; electro-optical switches; integrated optics; light polarisation; lithium compounds; optical fibre networks; optical waveguides; switching networks; wavelength division multiplexing; LiNbO/sub 3/ polarization independent electro optical switches; WDM network experiments; WDM networks; WDM technologies; experimental switching networks; guided wave switch arrays; integrated optic switches; optical networks; rapid restoration; review; system capabilities; wavelength provisioning; High speed optical techniques; Integrated optics; Intelligent networks; Optical crosstalk; Optical fiber networks; Optical polarization; Optical saturation; Optical sensors; Optical switches; WDM networks;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Vertical-Cavity Lasers, Technologies for a Global Information Infrastructure, WDM Components Technology, Advanced Semiconductor Lasers and Applications, Gallium Nitride Materials, Processing, and Devi

Conference_Location

Montreal, Que., Canada

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3891-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/LEOSST.1997.619149

Filename

619149