Optical signal processing using integrated multi-element SOA-MZI switch arrays for packet switching

Pleros, N; Zakynthinos, P; Poustie, A; Tsiokos, D; Bakopoulos, P; Petrantonakis, D; Kanellos, GT; Maxwell, G; Avramopoulos, H

dc.contributor.author	Pleros, N	en
dc.contributor.author	Zakynthinos, P	en
dc.contributor.author	Poustie, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Tsiokos, D	en
dc.contributor.author	Bakopoulos, P	en
dc.contributor.author	Petrantonakis, D	en
dc.contributor.author	Kanellos, GT	en
dc.contributor.author	Maxwell, G	en
dc.contributor.author	Avramopoulos, H	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:26:49Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:26:49Z
dc.date.issued	2007	en
dc.identifier.issn	1751-8768	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/18238
dc.subject	Optical Signal Processing	en
dc.subject	Packet Switched	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Electrical & Electronic	en
dc.subject.classification	Optics	en
dc.subject.classification	Telecommunications	en
dc.subject.other	Integrated optics	en
dc.subject.other	Optical interconnects	en
dc.subject.other	Optoelectronic devices	en
dc.subject.other	Packet switching	en
dc.subject.other	Photonics	en
dc.subject.other	Semiconductor optical amplifiers	en
dc.subject.other	Compact circuits	en
dc.subject.other	Multiple switching units	en
dc.subject.other	Photonic switching elements	en
dc.subject.other	Physical layers	en
dc.subject.other	Mach-Zehnder interferometers	en
dc.title	Optical signal processing using integrated multi-element SOA-MZI switch arrays for packet switching	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1049/iet-opt:20060070	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-opt:20060070	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2007	en
heal.abstract	The use of discrete but interconnected SOA-MZI switches for performing logical and highly functional processing tasks, demonstrating the multi-functional potential of the photonic switching elements is discussed. An all-optical 3R burst-mode receiver consisting of four SOA-MZI switches and operating error-free with 40Gb/s optical bursts, proving that interconnection of multiple switching units can lead to the realisation of key network node functionalities offering increased intelligence at the physical layer is presented. In order to allow for easier interconnectivity between the SOA-MZI switches and to provide compactness and cost effectiveness to the developed subsystems, the integration of multiple switches into the same platform is proposed. To this end, the implementation of the first integrated quadruple SOA-MZI switch array is reported, increasing the integration density level and reducing packaging and pigtailing costs. Finally, possible applications of integrated multiple switch arrays are discussed, indicating their suitability for producing compact circuits performing common processing tasks in a multi-wavelength environment, as well as their potential to lead to the development of an all-optical high-speed packet switched node by implementing critical packet switching functionalities in a compact and efficient way. © The Institution of Engineering and Technology 2007.	en
heal.publisher	INSTITUTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY-IET	en
heal.journalName	IET Optoelectronics	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1049/iet-opt:20060070	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000248032800004	en
dc.identifier.volume	1	en
dc.identifier.issue	3	en
dc.identifier.spage	120	en
dc.identifier.epage	126	en