SWIFT: Scalable Ultra-Wideband Sub-Nanosecond Wavelength Switching for Data Centre Networks

TL;DR

This paper introduces SWIFT, a scalable wavelength switching system for data center networks that achieves sub-nanosecond tuning across multiple bands using AI-enhanced techniques.

Contribution

It presents a novel time-multiplexed DS-DBR/SOA-gated system enabling ultra-fast, low-power wavelength switching over a broad spectrum in data centers.

Findings

Sub-ns switching demonstrated across 122 channels

Supports 6.05 THz bandwidth

Utilizes AI techniques for control and optimization

Abstract

We propose a time-multiplexed DS-DBR/SOA-gated system to deliver low-power fast tuning across S-/C-/L-bands. Sub-ns switching is demonstrated, supporting 122$\times$50 GHz channels over 6.05 THz using AI techniques.