Scaling of port count for InP-based switches for data centre applications (Conference Presentation)

Richard V. Penty; Adrian Wonfor; Ian White

doi:10.1117/12.2544374

9 March 2020 Scaling of port count for InP-based switches for data centre applications (Conference Presentation)

Richard V. Penty, Adrian Wonfor, Ian White

Proceedings Volume 11308, Metro and Data Center Optical Networks and Short-Reach Links III; 1130803 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2544374
Event: SPIE OPTO, 2020, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Optical switching is a promising technology to replace electronic switches and meet the bandwidth and energy requirements of future data center networks. In this talk, we will review InP-based switches designed fabricated using a generic foundry approach. The performance of SOA and hybrid MZI–SOA based switches are described. The scalability of the hybrid switch is assessed using a recalculating loop resulting in the feasibility of an energy-efficient 128×128 switch has been demonstrated. Simulations assess the potential for even higher port counts.

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Richard V. Penty, Adrian Wonfor, and Ian White "Scaling of port count for InP-based switches for data centre applications (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE 11308, Metro and Data Center Optical Networks and Short-Reach Links III, 1130803 (9 March 2020); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2544374

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