OPTICAL SHUFFLE NETWORK INTERCONNECTION

摘要

A three-dimensional switch interconnection structure for connecting a shuffle network which includes a first set of optical transmission members arranged in a first direction; a second set of optical transmission members arranged in a second direction; and a connection unit which couples each of the first set of transmission members to a corresponding one of the second set of transmission members. The use of this interconnection structure together with fiber ribbon cables avoids the mesh of connections associated with previous switching connections.