@inproceedings{427012b037be43c8ac0c412c447f01df,
title = "A new WDM photonic cross-connect architecture based on Wavelength Exchange Optical Crossbar",
abstract = "In this paper, we propose a new WDM photonic switch architecture, called Wavelength Exchange Cross-Connect (WEX). The proposed architecture is based on a new paradigm single-step space switching and wavelength conversion. This paradigm is realized using Wavelength Exchange Optical Cross-bar (WOC) that can be implemented by simultaneous exchange between two optical signals. The WEX architecture eliminates the need for separate wavelength conversion stages that are used in most existing switch architectures. This leads to a switch design with a smaller number of components and simpler control. A systematic method for developing instances of the switch architectures with an arbitrary number of wavelengths and fibers is presented.",
author = "Hamza, {Haitham S.} and Deogun, {Jitender S.}",
year = "2005",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0780389247",
series = "2005 Workshop on High Performance Switching and Routing, HPSR 2005",
pages = "530--534",
booktitle = "2005 Workshop on High Performance Switching and Routing, HPSR 2005",
note = "2005 Workshop on High Performance Switching and Routing, HPSR 2005 ; Conference date: 12-05-2005 Through 14-05-2005",
}