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
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