Title :
Quasi-Passive Reconfigurable optical node: First experimental demonstration
Author :
Bi, Yingying ; Jin, Jing ; Kazovsky, Leonid G.
Abstract :
We propose a Quasi-Passive Reconfigurable (QPAR) node for optical access networks. QPARs provide flexible power/wavelength distribution, and improve networks´ energy efficiency. An experimental QPAR is constructed and characterized to demonstrate these functions.
Keywords :
energy conservation; multiplexing; optical fibre communication; energy efficiency; optical access networks; quasi-passive reconfigurable optical node; Multiplexing; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Passive optical networks;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
