Optical Packet Switching: a Transmission and Recovery Demonstration Using An SCM Header

"We have successfully implemented in our labs the generation, routing and detection of optical packets for next generation all-optical networks. Ultrafast switching function (µs timebase) is demonstrated by using an RF sub-carrier modulation (SCM) tone, inserted in the packet and optically detected at the node switching control, which directs the packet to a prescribed output. The optical circuit is noise-free, with BER measurements yielding figures better than 10-12 . This system is expected to be fully compatible with DWDM systems."