Title :
A compact fractal hexagonal 36 by 36 self-routing switch using polarization-controlled VCSEL array holographically interconnected
Author :
Piernas, B. ; Cambon, P. ; Plouzennec, L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Optoelectron., Inst. Superieur d´´Electron. du Bretagne, Brest, France
Abstract :
Principle and design of a self-routing 36 by 36 free-space optically interconnected optoelectronic crossbar cell-switch with a high bit rate and reconfigurable between two successive cells, is detailed. Derived from ATM oriented telecom switch and optical computing it uses extensively the vertical cavity surface emitting lasers and their polarization control both electrical and optical. An original fractal hexagonal geometry is proposed which enables use of low cost optically recorded holograms and compact integrated optical devices
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; electro-optical switches; holography; integrated optoelectronics; laser cavity resonators; light polarisation; optical computing; optical interconnections; semiconductor laser arrays; semiconductor switches; surface emitting lasers; telecommunication network routing; ATM oriented telecom switch; compact fractal hexagonal 36 by 36 self-routing switch; compact integrated optical devices; free-space optically interconnected optoelectronic crossbar cell-switch; high bit rate; holographically interconnected; low cost optically recorded holograms; optical computing; original fractal hexagonal geometry; polarization control; polarization-controlled VCSEL array; reconfigurable optical switches; vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; Bit rate; Fractals; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical interconnections; Optical recording; Optical switches; Stimulated emission; Telecommunication switching; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Massively Parallel Processing Using Optical Interconnections, 1996., Proceedings of the Third International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Maui, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7591-8
DOI :
10.1109/MPPOI.1996.559112
