Characterization of a full encoder/decoder in the AWG configuration for code-based photonic routers. Part II: experiments and applications

Title : Characterization of a full encoder/decoder in the AWG configuration for code-based photonic routers. Part II: experiments and applications
Author : N. Wada, G. Cincotti, S. Yoshima, N. Kataoka, and K, Kitayama
Journal : IEEE J. Lightwave Technol., vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 113-121, 2006.
Abstract : A 200Gchip/s multiple encoder/decoder in an arrayed waveguide configuration has been fabricated, which generates and recognizes simultaneously 16 optical labels in parallel. The device has been experimentally characterized and a 10Gbit/s, 50Km optical packet switching experiment has been successfully performed: optical packets are switched to their own destination using a single device, with a processing rate of 13 Gpackets/s.