Method and apparatus for implementing non-blocking computer interconnection network using bidirectional optical switch
US8121478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0024
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a bidirectional communications system includes a first non-blocking network including a bidirectional optical switch, a plurality of nodes, a plurality of optical transceivers connected between the bidirectional optical switch and the plurality of nodes, each optical transceiver including a transmitter, a receiver and an optical combiner, and a second network connected to at least one of the nodes and the at least one at least one bidirectional optical switch for control of a crossconnect.
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