Title :
Survivable Passive Optical Networks Based on Arrayed-Waveguide-Grating Architectures
Author :
Simmons, Jane M.
Author_Institution :
Monarch Network Archit., Holmdel
Abstract :
By arranging a small number of arrayed-waveguide gratings in survivable topologies with specific interconnection patterns, we can construct passive optical networks with a high degree of protection. A variety of designs are presented that differ in the level of survivability, the protection mechanism, and the amount of required end-user equipment.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; integrated optics; optical fibre networks; arrayed-waveguide-grating architectures; interconnection patterns; survivable passive optical networks; Gratings; Network topology; Optical arrays; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber networks; Optical transmitters; Passive networks; Passive optical networks; Protection; Radio transmitters; Arrayed-waveguide grating (AWG); passive optical networks (PON); protection; self-healing networks; wavelength grating router;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2007.908554
