Abstract
The self-routing of optical information through a photonic switch using optically processed control is reported. Routing decisions are made on a bit-by-bit basis. Destination information is encoded in each data bit using optical spread spectrum techniques. Switching of 3. 125 Mbits/s data is experimentally demonstrated. Extension of this technique to a self-routing N multiplied by N switch is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 473-477 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Optical Engineering |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- General Engineering