The ring-based optical Resonant Router

The Resonant Router (ReR) is an integrated optics crossbar matrix based on ring resonators. Depending on the characteristics of the rings the ReR can operate as cross-connect (X-ReR) or as wavelength router (λ-ReR). The analysis of the device, the spectral characteristics and the impact on a high bi...

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Main Authors: Melloni, Andrea, Morichetti, F., Costa, R., Cusmai, G., Boffi, P., Martinelli, Mario
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Arrayed waveguide gratings
AWG
Cross-connect
de-multiplexer
Integrated optics
Intersymbol interference
OADM
Optical add-drop multiplexers
Optical fiber networks
Optical filters
Optical ring resonators
Peer to peer computing
Resonance
ring resonator
Transmission line matrix methods
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Summary:The Resonant Router (ReR) is an integrated optics crossbar matrix based on ring resonators. Depending on the characteristics of the rings the ReR can operate as cross-connect (X-ReR) or as wavelength router (λ-ReR). The analysis of the device, the spectral characteristics and the impact on a high bit rate signal are presented and discussed both on theoretical and experimental basis. The ReR can add flexibility and extend the capabilities of a node of a transparent optical network.
ISSN:1550-3607
1938-1883
DOI:10.1109/ICC.2006.255204