Abstract
A novel all-optical packet switching concept with all-optical header processing and all-optical storage of the header information is presented. The header bits are processed by an optical threshold function, which acts as a flexible all-optical logic gate. The storage of the header is performed by an all-optical flip-flop based on coupled laser diodes. To demonstrate these concepts, a test bed is currently under construction in the Electro-optical communications group of Eindhoven University of Technology. We present the status of the project and experimental results.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 5th annual symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter : October 30, 2000, Delft , the Netherlands |
Editors | X.J.M. Leijtens, J.H. Besten, den |
Place of Publication | Delft |
Publisher | Technische Universiteit Delft |
Pages | 199-203 |
ISBN (Print) | 90-9014260-6 |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Event | 5th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter - Delft, Netherlands Duration: 30 Oct 2000 → 30 Oct 2000 |
Conference
Conference | 5th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter |
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Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Delft |
Period | 30/10/00 → 30/10/00 |
Other | IEEE/LEOS symposium |