Journal article
Novel scheme for simple label-swapping employing XOR logic in an integrated interferometric wavelength converter
We present a novel scheme for all-optical label swapping that relies on logic exclusive-OR (XOR) in an integrated SOA-based Michelson interferometer. The scheme allows simple, efficient and mechanically stable operation, while relaxing the requirements on packet format and simplifying switch management.
Furthermore, the label-swapping scheme does not require a guard band between the header and payload to perform alterations in the header. The method, which incorporates simultaneous wavelength conversion, is demonstrated at 10 Gb/s with negligible penalty and a high output signal-to-ASE ratio of ~35 dB.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | IEEE |
Year: | 2001 |
Pages: | 750-752 |
ISSN: | 19410174 and 10411135 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1109/68.930436 |