Title :
All-optical 1×4 network switching and simultaneous wavelength conversion using an integrated multi-wavelength laser
Author :
Owen, M. ; Stephens, M.F.C. ; Bainbridge, J.D. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H. ; Poguntke, K.R. ; Robertson, M.J.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Commun. Res., Bristol Univ., UK
Abstract :
For the first time a single monolithic integrated device is used to demonstrate 1×4 space switching at 2.488 Gbit/s. Other novel network functions are demonstrated such as multi-wavelength conversion and WDM multiplexing
Keywords :
electro-optical switches; integrated optoelectronics; optical communication equipment; optical frequency conversion; quantum well lasers; wavelength division multiplexing; 1×4 space switching; 2.488 Gbit/s; WDM multiplexing; all-optical 1×4 network switching; integrated multi-wavelength laser; multi-wavelength conversion; network functions; simultaneous wavelength conversion; single monolithic integrated device; Gratings; Master-slave; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Optical saturation; Optical waveguides; Optical wavelength conversion; Switches; Waveguide lasers; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1998. 24th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
84-89900-14-0
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.1998.732761
