A complexity analysis of smart pixel switching nodes for photonic extended generalized shuffle switching networks

Author

Cloonan, Thomas J. ; Richards, Gaylord W. ; Lentine, Anthony L. ; McCormick, Frederick B., Jr. ; Hinton, H. Scott ; Hinterlong, Stephen J.

Author_Institution

AT&T Bell Labs., Naperville, IL, USA

Volume

29

Issue

2

fYear

1993

fDate

2/1/1993 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

619

Lastpage

634

Abstract

The architectural tradeoffs found in the use of smart pixels for nodes within photonic switching interconnection networks are discussed. The particular networks of interest within the analysis are strictly nonblocking extended generalized shuffle (EGS) networks. Several performance metrics are defined for the analysis, and the effect of node size on these metrics is studied. Optimum node sizes are defined for each of the performance metrics and system-level limitations are identified

Keywords

integrated optoelectronics; optical interconnections; optical switches; architectural tradeoffs; complexity analysis; free-space digital optics; generalized shuffle switching networks; node size; nonblocking extended generalised shuffle networks; optical interconnections; optimum node sizes; performance metrics; photonic switching interconnection networks; smart pixel switching nodes; system-level limitations; High speed optical techniques; Integrated circuit technology; Measurement; Optical crosstalk; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical signal processing; Smart pixels; Stimulated emission; Telecommunication switching;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9197

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/3.199317

Filename

199317