Full-mesh network based on cyclic-frequency arrayed-waveguide grating

Kazutoshi Kato, Atsushi Takahara, Senichi Suzuki, Morito Matsuoka

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Abstract

We have developed an Arrayed-Waveguide Grating (AWG) with a wavelength-routing function and have built a prototype system called AWG-STAR (wavelength-routing star network) for a photonic network. The system's logical topology is a 32×32 full mesh that uses 32 wavelengths, while its physical topology is a WDM star network with a wavelength-routing AWG at its center. It works independently of the protocol and bit rate of the data. (Gbit Ethernet, OC-4 ATM, HD-SDI, and 10 Gbit's random data can be transported without interference.) A wavelength is assigned to each node, and data are routed to the nodes according to the assigned wavelengths.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)298-308
Number of pages11
JournalNTT R and D
Volume49
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2000
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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