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Scalability of Optical Circuit Switches Using 2×2 Mach-Zehnder Switches as a Building Block

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Abstract

Crosstalk may limit the Mach-Zehnder switch’s scalability and bandwidth, particularly when used in low-margin links. We show that crosstalk better than −35dB, control of noise contributors and larger power budget may be required.

© 2016 Optical Society of America

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