Title :
A Novel Tunable DeMUX/MUX Solution for WSS-Based ROADM and WXC Nodes
Author :
Zong, Lei ; Huang, Xiaodong ; Wang, Ting ; Ji, Philip ; Matsuda, Omatsu ; Cvijetic, Milorad
Author_Institution :
NEC Lab. America, Princeton
Abstract :
We introduce the applications and technologies of tunable demultiplexers/multiplexers (DeMUX/MUX) in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks. We also propose a novel solution using fixed waveband filters to achieve similar provisioning flexibility and reduced control complexity.
Keywords :
demultiplexing; filtering theory; optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; WSS-based ROADM nodes; WXC nodes; fixed waveband filters; tunable DeMUX/MUX solution; tunable demultiplexers/multiplexers; wavelength division multiplexing networks; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Costs; Filters; National electric code; Optical control; Switches; Transmitters; Transponders; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348512
