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To: Daniel who wrote (2963)	2/2/2001 3:25:30 PM
From: James Fulop	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3891

>>Somebody is already using bubbles to switch light beams (deflecting light between multiple outputs by using bubbles generated by piezoelectric or micromechanical devices similar to ink-jet printheads). (I think the response time is on the order of a millisecond or so, so it's good for short-term circuit switching, not per-packet routing.)<< Right, but my understanding was that technology is still in the lab at Agilent. Are you saying it is being used in full commercial deployment? "Another possibility is micro-mechanical mirrors, although I don't really know what their response time would be." Yes, actually I understand that this technology is farther along than the bubble one. To be honest, I may have mislead the thread by emphasizing my opinion on the technologies. I was actually more interested in the practical endeavor of finding out what specific router (and its specs) was being trialed (is that a verb in the networking sector?...lol.) Regards

To: Daniel who wrote (2963)	2/2/2001 8:14:00 PM
From: zbyslaw owczarczyk	Respond to of 3891

Daniel here is link to white paper, talking about ALA using Agilent technology cid.alcatel.com It was announced in early 2000 ALCATEL TEAMS WITH AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES IN DEVELOPMENT OF OPTICAL NETWORK ELEMENTS Paris, France and Santa Clara, California, USA - March 3, 2000 - Alcatel and Agilent Technologies (Agilent) today announced a partnering agreement to allow Alcatel to develop key optical network switching elements based on Agilent technology. The technology provides Alcatel the ability to develop products that can switch optical signals of any data rate and format, without the costly reversion to the electrical domain required in today's networks. This format independence allows Alcatel to construct many products required for the optical layer of tomorrow's telecom networks. "Flexibility and scalability are prerequisites for developing the next-generation network that Alcatel envisions. The early adoption of this optical switch technology will allow Alcatel to achieve a leading position in the emerging optical layer of the communications network," commented Christian Reinaudo, president of Alcatel Optics. The Agilent switch matrix design allows manufacture of large, scaleable, bi-directional and strictly non-blocking optical switch matrices. Further details about the technology behind the optical switch will be announced by Agilent at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) in Baltimore on March 7, 2000. "This agreement underscores Agilent's commitment to the communications industry and the development of optical technologies, which is important for meeting the increasing demand for capacity," said John O'Rourke, general manager of Agilent Optical Networking Division. About Alcatel Alcatel Optics, the number one worldwide supplier of optical telecom systems, regroups Alcatel's activities in terrestrial and submarine transmission networking, optoelectronic components, and related research and development. The products and services offered provide the most flexible solutions to the skyrocketing demand for transmission capacity due to the Internet explosion. Leading supplier of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, Alcatel's success in optical transmissions continues to set the pace in the global market place. Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data communications solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 23 billion in 1999, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies is a diversified technology company, resulting from Hewlett-Packard Company's plan to strategically realign itself into two fully independent companies. With 42,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. The businesses comprising Agilent Technologies had net revenue of nearly $8 billion in fiscal year 1998. Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com Contact press@www.alcatel.com Zbyslaw