Optical interconnection systems.

摘要

Apparatus for reconfigurably interconnecting a plurality of optical inputs (P1) and a plurality of optical outputs (P6) comprises:- reprogrammable optical storage means (P2), and pattern generating means (P3) for sequentially generating in said optical storage means (P2) a plurality of patterns which together make up a composite pattern defining a desired optical interconnect configuration for interconnecting said inputs (P1) and said outputs (P6).