Title :
Hybrid optoelectronic router for future energy-efficient, large-capacity, and flexible OPS networks
Author :
Takahashi, R. ; Nakahara, T. ; Urata, R. ; Segawa, T. ; Takenouchi, H. ; Suzaki, Y.
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
We describe a hybrid optoelectronic router for future optical packet-switched networks. The router optimally utilizes both optical and electrical technologies to reduce power and latency while maintaining functionality to implement various services (multicast, QoS, etc.).
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; multicast communication; optical communication equipment; packet switching; quality of service; telecommunication network routing; QoS; flexible OPS network; hybrid optoelectronic router; multicast service; optical packet switched network; High speed optical techniques; Optical buffering; Optical fibers; Optical packet switching; Optical pulses; Optical switches;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Society Summer Topical Meeting Series, 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Montreal, QC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5730-4
DOI :
10.1109/PHOSST.2011.6000092
