Analysis of control subsystems for free-space photonic switching architectures

Four different methods of injecting control signals into photonic switches are compared. A control injection model based on time-division-multiplexed switching is developed, and the analysis studies the effects of the different control injection schemes on network performance, system complexity, and...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 1992-05, Vol.31 (14), p.2587-2606
Main Authors: Cloonan, T J, McCormick, F B, Lentine, A L
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Four different methods of injecting control signals into photonic switches are compared. A control injection model based on time-division-multiplexed switching is developed, and the analysis studies the effects of the different control injection schemes on network performance, system complexity, and system packaging. Serious system-level limitations are identified for all the control injection schemes in switching networks with high reconfiguration rates.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.31.002587