The evolution of passive devices in WDM networks

Author

Janssen, Adrian

Author_Institution

Nortel Networks UK, Devon, UK

Volume

24

Issue

4

fYear

2001

fDate

11/1/2001 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

590

Lastpage

594

Abstract

The development of a variety of technologies has progressed over the last ten years to meet the demands for optical bandwidth in fiber-optics networks made available by wavelength division multiplexing (WDM). These technologies will be described and compared for their ability to fulfill optical functions. The role of currently developing technologies and devices for future networks is discussed. Methods of active control of passive devices are described to compensate for system changes. The increasing demands for lower costs and functionality are the motivation toward integration, automated assembly and versatility of technology

Keywords

optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre filters; optical fibre networks; optical fibre polarisation; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM networks; active control; automated assembly; costs; fiber-optics networks; functionality; optical bandwidth; optical functions; passive devices; wavelength division multiplexing; Band pass filters; Bandwidth; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical films; Optical filters; Optical waveguides; Silicon; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Advanced Packaging, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1521-3323

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/6040.982849

Filename

982849