An optical signaling header technique applicable to optical networks wherein packet routing information is embedded in the same channel or wavelength as the data payload so that both the header and da
The first type of ‘Plug-and-Play’ module, represented by electro-optical element132ofFIG. 1, is now shown in block diagram form in FIG.3. Whereas conceptually module132is a stand-alone element, in practice, module132is integrated with network element121as is shown inFIG. 3; module132is...