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Optical Interconnect Switch

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

Paul R. Prucnal and
Philippe A. Perrier
Paul R. Prucnal
Affiliation:
Princeton University, Department of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Quadrangle, Princeton, NJ 08544
Philippe A. Perrier
Affiliation:
Princeton University, Department of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Quadrangle, Princeton, NJ 08544
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Abstract

A novel photonic interconnect architecture is proposed which can provide extremely high dimensionality. The proposed architecture, which resembles a collapsed network, avoids the difficulties associated with the use of optical crosspoints. This is accomplished by providing a dedicated path for all input- and output-port connections on a common transmission medium. This eliminates the restrictions imposed by 2×2 switching elements in classical space-division switching architectures.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 167: Symposium K – Advanced Electronic Packaging Materials , 1989, 77
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1990

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