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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2012
Compass Electro Optical Systems Ltd., Netanya, IL;
Alexander Zeltser, Netanya, IL;
Vladimir Miliavsky, Petah Tikva, IL;
Niv Margalit, Ramat Hasharon, IL;
Iftah Meyron, Kiryat Ono, IL;
David Zelig, Zichron Yaakov, IL;
David Chairman, Zoran, IL;
Michael Mesh, Kfar Saba, IL;
Compass Electro Optical Systems Ltd., Netanya, IL;
Abstract
A switching Clos network universal element that can dynamically change its role is disclosed. The universal element contains a matrix of VCSELs and a matrix of photodiodes on top of an electro-optical chip. The matrix of VCSELs sends data via a first set of optical links, and the matrix of photodiodes receives data a second set of optical links. The universal element also receives and sends data through electronic links. The universal element can function as an expander, aggregator or transitive switch in a folded Clos network. As an expander or an aggregator, the universal element uses its optical links as ingress links and its electronic links as egress links. Using this universal element, a network can be constructed without separate switching elements. Multiple universal elements can be positioned on a PCB, and the multiple universal elements can function as one switch.