Análisis y simulación de un conmutador óptico basado en tecnología de Niobato de Litio para una red de Conmutación Óptica de Ráfagas

Abstract

This document describes the analysis and simulation of an optical switch based on Lithium Niobate technology and its utility for an Optical Burst Switching (OBS) network. This work aims to propose a theoretical basis, by means of which improvements can be made in optical switching technologies, starting from the detailed analysis of the switch mentioned and performing its simulation through the programs OptiBPM and OptiSystem. For this, the main characteristics of Lithium Niobate, its importance for the construction of the switch and its usefulness within a OBS network are studied. Then the operation of the switch is validated using the aforementioned simulators, which have the appropriate characteristics for the simulation in terms of graphical interface and functionality. Light switching is simulated and tests are performed using different input data. Finally, we perform the analysis of the results obtained in the simulation and obtain the respective conclusions. This work is also proposed as an alternative for its implementation in optical high speed switching networks, because it has the appropriate requirements to meet the current needs of information transfer.