Optical Interconnect Switch

Paul R. Prucnal; Philippe A. Perrier

doi:10.1117/12.963381

23 January 1990 Optical Interconnect Switch

Paul R. Prucnal, Philippe A. Perrier

Proceedings Volume 1178, Optical Interconnects in the Computer Environment; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963381
Event: OE/FIBERS '89, 1989, Boston, United States

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 2x2 switching elements in classical space-division switching architectures.

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Paul R. Prucnal and Philippe A. Perrier "Optical Interconnect Switch", Proc. SPIE 1178, Optical Interconnects in the Computer Environment, (23 January 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963381

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