GB2564354B - Optical switch architecture - Google Patents

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GB2564354B
GB2564354B GB1816669.4A GB201816669A GB2564354B GB 2564354 B GB2564354 B GB 2564354B GB 201816669 A GB201816669 A GB 201816669A GB 2564354 B GB2564354 B GB 2564354B
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Pierre Schrans Thomas
Johan Agnes Minkenberg Cyriel
Farrington Nathan
Rickman Andrew
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Rockley Photonics Ltd
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04Q—SELECTING
    • H04Q11/00—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
    • H04Q11/0001—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems using optical switching
    • H04Q11/0005—Switch and router aspects
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04Q—SELECTING
    • H04Q11/00—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
    • H04Q11/0001—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems using optical switching
    • H04Q11/0005—Switch and router aspects
    • H04Q2011/0007—Construction
    • H04Q2011/0024—Construction using space switching
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04Q—SELECTING
    • H04Q11/00—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
    • H04Q11/0001—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems using optical switching
    • H04Q11/0005—Switch and router aspects
    • H04Q2011/0037—Operation
    • H04Q2011/0039—Electrical control
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04Q—SELECTING
    • H04Q11/00—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
    • H04Q11/0001—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems using optical switching
    • H04Q11/0005—Switch and router aspects
    • H04Q2011/0037—Operation
    • H04Q2011/005—Arbitration and scheduling
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04Q—SELECTING
    • H04Q11/00—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
    • H04Q11/0001—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems using optical switching
    • H04Q11/0005—Switch and router aspects
    • H04Q2011/0052—Interconnection of switches
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04Q—SELECTING
    • H04Q11/00—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
    • H04Q11/0001—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems using optical switching
    • H04Q11/0005—Switch and router aspects
    • H04Q2011/0052—Interconnection of switches
    • H04Q2011/0056—Clos
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04Q—SELECTING
    • H04Q11/00—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
    • H04Q11/0001—Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems using optical switching
    • H04Q11/0005—Switch and router aspects
    • H04Q2011/0052—Interconnection of switches
    • H04Q2011/0058—Crossbar; Matrix

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  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Use Of Switch Circuits For Exchanges And Methods Of Control Of Multiplex Exchanges (AREA)
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US201562251572P 2015-11-05 2015-11-05
US201662309425P 2016-03-16 2016-03-16
US15/072,314 US9706276B2 (en) 2015-11-05 2016-03-16 Optoelectronic switch
PCT/GB2016/051127 WO2016170357A1 (en) 2015-04-24 2016-04-22 Optoelectronic switch architectures
US201662354600P 2016-06-24 2016-06-24
GB1611433.2A GB2549156B (en) 2015-11-05 2016-06-30 Optoelectronic switch
US201662364233P 2016-07-19 2016-07-19
PCT/EP2016/076756 WO2017077094A1 (en) 2015-11-05 2016-11-04 Multi-dimensional optoelectronic switch
PCT/EP2016/076755 WO2017077093A2 (en) 2015-11-05 2016-11-04 Optoelectronic switch
PCT/EP2017/056129 WO2017158027A1 (en) 2016-03-16 2017-03-15 Optical switch architecture

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