• DocumentCode
    1689368
  • Title

    Different Aspects and Design Considerations of PLC Based ROADM/WSS

  • Author

    Chen, Yung Jui Ray

  • Author_Institution
    UMBC, Baltimore
  • fYear
    2007
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    1
  • Abstract
    ROADM and WSS are key network elements in intelligent network. PLC plays an essential role in providing either integrated or hybrid solutions. We examine the trade-offs and challenges between monolithically integrated and hybrid systems.
  • Keywords
    multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical planar waveguides; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; PLC; ROADM; WSS; hybrid system; intelligent network; monolithically integrated system; planar lightwave circuit; reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer; wavelength selective switch; Integrated circuit technology; Integrated optics; Intelligent networks; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Programmable control; Telecommunication traffic; Wavelength division multiplexing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • 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
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/OFC.2007.4348915
  • Filename
    4348915