Title :
First demonstration of synchronization-free nanosecond label switching node utilizing 1×8 PLZT switch
Author :
Inohara, Ryo ; Nishimura, K. ; Usami, M.
Author_Institution :
KDDI R&D Lab. Inc., Saitama, Japan
Abstract :
Novel synchronization-free label switching with latency as small as 300 nanoseconds utilizing 1×8 PLZT switch was demonstrated for the first time. Autonomous multi-hop switching experiment in a tree network cascading three nodes was also successfully demonstrated.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; lanthanum compounds; lead compounds; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical switches; synchronisation; telecommunication switching; PLZT; PLZT switch; PbLaZrO3TiO3; autonomous multi-hop switching; synchronization-free nanosecond label switching node; Delay; Optical devices; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber networks; Optical films; Optical filters; Optical switches; Peer to peer computing; Switching circuits; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215616
