An all-optical switch with wavelength conversion is disclosed. The optical
switch comprises an input waveguide for carrying a multiplexed optical
signal comprised of a plurality of wavelength channels. Further included
is a demultiplexer for separating the multiplexed optical signal into the
plurality of wavelength channels. The wavelength channels are then
provided to a wavelength converter operative to convert the wavelength
channels into a converted wavelength channel. The converted wavelength
channels are input to a switch operative to switch the converted
wavelength channels onto output waveguides.