Title :
A new nonblocking photonic switching network
Author :
Suliman, F.M. ; Mohammad, A.B. ; Seman, K.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Electr. Eng., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia
fDate :
6/23/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper, a new switch architecture is proposed for nonblocking photonic switching. The switch is a space division multistage network using 2×2 optical switching elements, which may be directional couplers, fabricated on titanium diffused lithium niobate (Ti:LiNbO3) substrates. The idea behind the proposed architecture and a recursive definition for it are presented. Some properties of the switch are derived and analyzed. The performance of the switch is also discussed and compared with other well-known designs
Keywords :
multistage interconnection networks; optical directional couplers; photonic switching systems; space division multiplexing; 2×2 optical switching elements; Clos topology; LiNbO3:Ti; Ti:LiNbO3 substrates; directional couplers; nonblocking photonic switching network; space division multistage network; switch architecture; Directional couplers; Electrodes; Lithium niobate; Optical attenuators; Optical crosstalk; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Titanium; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 2001. GLOBECOM '01. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7206-9
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.2001.966146
