Optical crossbar switch based on total internal reflection: technology and applications

Jonathan Lacey

doi:10.1117/12.435998

30 July 2001 Optical crossbar switch based on total internal reflection: technology and applications

Jonathan Lacey

Proceedings Volume 4532, Active and Passive Optical Components for WDM Communication; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.435998
Event: ITCom 2001: International Symposium on the Convergence of IT and Communications, 2001, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

We begin by reviewing the likely evolution of long-haul optical networks, and the role of optical cross connects (OXCs) in this evolution. We examine technologies for the switch fabrics in these OXCS, and focus on a guided-wave optical crossbar matrix based on total internal reflection. We argue that the reliability, modularity and scalability of crossbar matrix switches make them attractive for many applications.

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Jonathan Lacey "Optical crossbar switch based on total internal reflection: technology and applications", Proc. SPIE 4532, Active and Passive Optical Components for WDM Communication, (30 July 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.435998

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