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Optical switching system for mpp, lan, or wan systems.
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| Author | Castellano, W. A. Chamberlain, R. D. Krchnavek, R. R. Castellano, William A. Chamberlain, Roger D. Krchnavek, Robert R. |
| Abstract | Whether intended for use in massively parallel processing (MPP), local-area networking (LAN), or wide-area networking (WAN) systems, optical switching technology has not yet seen signi cant use in commercial practice. This paper presents the design of an optical switching system suitable for all of the above uses. The data path is all optical, with electrical-to-optical signal translation taking place only at the message source and optical-to-electrical signal translation taking place only at the destination. The control path, however, makes extensive use of electrical technology, using a unique control algorithm appropriate to the mixed-technology design. We refer to this dual (optical and electrical) design as the Gemini interconnection network. 1 |
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| Subject Keyword | Optical Switching System Wan System Mixed-technology Design Commercial Practice Message Source Data Path Parallel Processing Gemini Interconnection Network Local-area Networking Signi Cant Use Optical-to-electrical Signal Translation Extensive Use Control Path Wide-area Networking Unique Control Algorithm Appropriate Electrical Technology Electrical-to-optical Signal Translation |
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| Resource Type | Article |
