Abstract
A deflection routing scheme for small to medium size future all-optical networks with arbitrary topologies is proposed. The proposed scheme assumes only single-bit all-optical processing and no buffers. The primary output selection and the alternate output choices by a packet at each node are encoded in the packet header in order to reduce the signal processing requirement. Additional features such as priority and time-to-live fields have also been defined. The performance of the deflection routing scheme is studied using the AT&T North America OC-48 optical fiber network topology.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1812-1822 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2004 |
Keywords
- All-optical networks
- Deflection routing
- Packet switching
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering