DocumentCode :
1162322
Title :
Hybrid optical network architectures: bringing packets and circuits together
Author :
Gauger, Christoph M. ; Kuhn, P.J. ; Breusegem, E.V. ; Pickavet, Mario ; Demeester, Piet
Author_Institution :
Univ. Stuttgart
Volume :
44
Issue :
8
fYear :
2006
Firstpage :
36
Lastpage :
42
Abstract :
In recent years hybrid optical network architectures, which employ two or more network technologies simultaneously, were proposed. They aim at improving the overall network design by combining the advantages of different technologies while avoiding their disadvantages. In order to structure this developing research field, we classify such hybrid architectures based on the degree of interaction and integration of the network technologies. Also, we discuss the three classes and their main representatives regarding key characteristics, performance benefits, and realization complexity. Finally, we highlight two hybrid architectures and show their key benefits compared to the respective non-hybrid architectures through a dimensioning case study
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; dimensioning case study; hybrid optical network architectures; interaction degree; network design; network technologies; performance benefits; realization complexity; Bandwidth; Circuits; Computer architecture; Delay; IP networks; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical packet switching; Scalability; Wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0163-6804
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2006.1678107
Filename :
1678107
Link To Document :
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