Abstract
Breakthrough technologies are described for switching hardware and system integration that will enable the development of a Tbit/s-class switching system for multi-service backbone networks. Also described is a switching architecture that is familiar with IP traffic while retaining the advantages of a conventional ATM switch. Following papers describe the newly developed 640-Gbit/s OPTIMA (OPTically Interconnected Multi-stage ATM switch architecture) switching system, including the 640-Gbit/s switching system architecture, 80-Gbit/s switch-element architecture, hardware architecture, and packaging technique.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 698-705 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | NTT R and D |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 Dec 1 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering