Title :
Different Aspects and Design Considerations of PLC Based ROADM/WSS
Author :
Chen, Yung Jui Ray
Author_Institution :
UMBC, Baltimore
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;
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.2007.4348915
