4×4 Ti:LiNbO3 Switch Array with Full Broadcast Capability
- 1 January 1987
- proceedings article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group
Abstract
Recently, Tr:LiNbO3 optical switch arrays have received significant attention with several NxN arrays reported in the past year [1,2,3]. While there has been considerable improvement in the performance and complexity of the arrays, all have been of the crossbar architecture. The crossbar architecture, while providing nonblocking point-to-point operation, does not allow for the broadcast function, a highly desirable characteristic for an array.Keywords
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