Hybrid optoelectrical switches
US11800266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/322
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for a network switch comprises N input ports, and an electrical block including a plurality of electrical switches configured to route signals in an electrical domain. Each electrical switch includes M input ports, and the device further comprises an optical block coupled to the electrical block. The optical block is configured to route signals in an optical domain. A configuration of the optical block and a configuration of the electrical block are based on at least a number of the N input ports.
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