Title :
Wavelength-Selective Switches for ROADM Applications
Author :
Strasser, T.A. ; Wagener, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Nistica, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The trends, architecture, and performance of wavelength-selective switches (WSS) are analyzed in the context of their application to reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM)-based optical networks. The resulting analyses define the requirements for the latest generation of ROADM systems and provide insight into the critical specifications of this technology. In addition, the current trends for WSS technology are reviewed in the context of synergies with the strengths of different switching technologies.
Keywords :
multiplexing equipment; optical fibre networks; optical switches; ROADM systems; WSS technology; reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer-based optical networks; switching technologies; wavelength-selective switches; Add-drop multiplexers; Application software; Micromechanical devices; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical switches; Routing; Communication equipment; optical fiber devices; optical fiber filters; optical fiber switches;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSTQE.2010.2049345
