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2/spl times/2 buffered switch fabrics for traffic routing, merging, and shaping in photonic cell networks

Hunter et al., 2002

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12822873593641928866
Author
Hunter D
Cotter D
Ahmad R
Cornwell W
Gilfedder T
Legg P
Andonovic I
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Publication venue
Journal of lightwave technology

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An approach to optical packet switching is discussed, which uses small, simplified optical elements for traffic routing, merging, and shaping. The elements are constructed from 2/spl times/2 switches and optical delay lines, and may be implemented in a variety of …
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