Ultrafast asynchronous multioutput all-optical header processor

We present a novel all-optical header processing technique that can be utilized in all-optical packet switches. The header processor consists of a terahertz optical asymmetric demultiplexer in combination with a header preprocessor that separates the packet header from the packet payload. Experiment...

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Published in:IEEE photonics technology letters 2004-04, Vol.16 (4), p.1182-1184
Main Authors: Calabretta, N., de Waardt, H., Khoe, G.D., Dorren, H.J.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Headers
Microprocessors
Optical asymmetric demultiplexers
Optical control
Optical filters
Optical packet switching
Optical pulses
Optical signal processing
Pattern recognition
Payloads
Photonics
Ports
Pulse amplifiers
Semiconductor optical amplifiers
Stimulated emission
Switches
Ultrafast optics
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Summary:We present a novel all-optical header processing technique that can be utilized in all-optical packet switches. The header processor consists of a terahertz optical asymmetric demultiplexer in combination with a header preprocessor that separates the packet header from the packet payload. Experimental results show asynchronous operation of the header processor at a header bit rate of 10 Gb/s in the case of two output ports. This concept can, however, be extended to a larger number of output ports, operates at low power, and allows photonic integration.
ISSN:1041-1135
1941-0174
DOI:10.1109/LPT.2004.824993