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This paper describes three designs for switched-star networks for computer-system interconnection based on an optical crossbar switch and an electronic controller. These switch designs demonstrate tradeoffs between hardware cost, bandwidth, and latency.
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Varma, A. (1990). Optical Switched-Star Networks for Computer-System Interconnection. In: Tada, K., Hinton, H.S. (eds) Photonic Switching II. Springer Series in Electronics and Photonics, vol 29. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76023-5_79
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