Title :
Petabit-per-second routers: optical vs. electronic implementations
Author :
Tucker, Rodney S.
Author_Institution :
Melbourne Univ., Parkville, Vic.
Abstract :
We compare optical and electronic buffers and switches for use in future 1-Pb/s routers. Based on the scaling properties of optical and electronic devices, we conclude that electronics will be the technology of choice for future Pb/s routers
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical switches; telecommunication network routing; 1 Pbit/s; electronic buffer; optical buffer; petabit-per-second router; switch; CMOS technology; Delay lines; Fabrics; Optical arrays; Optical buffering; Optical devices; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Silicon germanium; Slow light;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215992
