Title :
Multi-hop dynamic routing in an integrated 4×4 space and wavelength select cross-connect
Author :
Rohit, A. ; Albores-Mejia, Aaron ; Bolk, Jeroen ; Leijtens, Xaveer J. M. ; Williams, K.A.
Author_Institution :
COBRA Res. Inst., Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract :
We demonstrate the first dynamic routing through an integrated 4×4 space and wavelength cross-connect. Multipath routing through all four wavelength selective switches is presented employing multiple hops. Switching speed of less than 2ns is measured.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical switches; integrated 4×4 space; multihop dynamic routing; multipath routing; switching speed; wavelength select cross-connect; wavelength selective switches; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Routing; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
