Title :
Transport network evolution: From TDM to packet
Author_Institution :
Verizon, Inc., Waltham, MA, USA
Abstract :
Transport networks and technologies are undergoing transformation. The genesis of that transformation is packet switching embedded on transport equipment together with DWDM, OTN, and SONET/PDH switching. This paper summarizes the drivers and involved technologies.
Keywords :
time division multiplexing; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM; OTN; SONET/PDH switching; TDM; packet switching; transport equipment; transport network evolution; Ethernet networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; SONET; Time division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6
