System for wavelength division multiplexing/asynchronous transfer mode switching for network communication

摘要: The present invention is directed to a system for the wavelength division multiplexing/asynchronous transfer mode (WDM/ATM) operation of high-capacity optical communication networks. components network can transport vast amounts information, while ATM-based electronics provides data processing, and information distribution. capacity communications reconfigure rearrange itself maximized through translation its signals using limited set fixed-wavelength channels. incorporates an fiber ring, or several rings that are connected each other, which transmitted received. Optical WDM cross-connecting switch devices 4a-4e connect adjacent 3a, 3b control routing into out 3b. Access node circuits 2a-2d 4a-4d access in Each then route individual user stations 5a-5h it. A controller 8 configures their corresponding local controllers 7.