Title :
8×8 space and wavelength selective cross-connect for simultaneous dynamic multi-wavelength routing
Author :
Rohit, A. ; Stabile, R. ; Williams, K.A.
Author_Institution :
COBRA Res. Inst., Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract :
We demonstrate the first monolithic 8-input, 8-output WDM-compliant cross-connect with nanosecond programmable path provisioning between each input and output. Multiple data channels are simultaneously demonstrated for all eight outputs with penalty as low as 1.7dB.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; optical communication equipment; telecommunication channels; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; 8x8 space selective cross-connect; 8x8 wavelength selective cross-connect; dynamic multiwavelength routing; monolithic 8-input 8-output WDM-compliant cross-connect; multiple data channels; nanosecond programmable path provisioning; penalty; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Logic gates; Optical switches; Routing; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
