Abstract
The routing functionality by all-optically interconnecting semiconductor-based all-optical logic gates and flip-flops is demonstrated in the frame of an all-optical label swapping (AOLS) network. We experimentally show that the output of the all-optical 2-bit correlator is capable of toggling the states of the integrated flip-flop every 2.5 ns via an adaptation stage. Extinction ratios of 13 dB are obtained at the output of the flip-flop, which can be used to feed a high-speed wavelength converter to complete the routing functionality of the AOLS node. The potential integration of these semiconductor optical amplifier integrated Mach-Zehnder interferometers (SOAMZI) based devices make the proposed approach a very interesting solution for future packet switched optical networks.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of BroadBand Europe 2007 Conference, 3-6 December 2007, Antwerp, Belgium |
Pages | Tu3A2-1/4 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | Broadband Europe 2007 (BBEurope 2007), December 3-6, 2007, Antwerp, Belgium - Antwerp, Belgium Duration: 3 Dec 2007 → 6 Dec 2007 |
Conference
Conference | Broadband Europe 2007 (BBEurope 2007), December 3-6, 2007, Antwerp, Belgium |
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Abbreviated title | BBEurope 2007 |
Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Antwerp |
Period | 3/12/07 → 6/12/07 |