Title :
The ring-based resonant router
Author :
Melloni, Andrea ; Martinelli, Mario
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Elettronica di Informazione, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
fDate :
29 June-3 July 2003
Abstract :
The resonant router (ReR) is an integrated optics crossbar matrix based on ring resonators. Depending on the characteristics of the rings the ReR can operate as cross-connect (X-ReR) or as wavelength router (λ-ReR). The analysis of the device, the spectral characteristics and the impact on a high bit rate signal are presented and discussed both on a theoretical and experimental basis. The ReR can add flexibility and extend the capabilities of a node of a transparent optical network.
Keywords :
demultiplexing; integrated optics; optical fibre networks; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; λ-ReR; AWG; OADM; WDM; cross-connect; de-multiplexer; high bit rate signal; integrated optics crossbar matrix; l-ReR; ring-based resonant router; spectral characteristics; transparent optical network; wavelength router; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Integrated optics; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical ring resonators; Resonance; Resonant frequency; Telecommunication traffic; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks, 2003. Proceedings of 2003 5th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7816-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2003.1264573
