ANALYSIS OF A SOLITON-BASED LOGIC MODULE FOR A RING NETWORK

We analyze and numerically study the code-matching logic module that i s the central element in a proposed soliton-based ring network system running at peak rates of 100 Gb/s. The proposed network is packet-swit ched, and fast logic is required to route each packet. That is the fun ction of the code-matching logic module, and four soliton logic gates that can perform fast logic are the key devices in its design. The beh avior of the code-matching logic module is governed by a large set of parameters, and we simulate it by varying many of these parameters. Th e physical effects that occur in these de,ices and their significance are analyzed. The results indicate that the logic module will work but within a restricted parameter range.