Title :
ROADM subsystems and technologies
Author :
Keyworth, Barrie P.
Author_Institution :
JDS Uniphase Corp., Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
ROADM (reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers) subsystems can be implemented using a variety of architectures and technologies, each with their own trade-offs in performance and functionality. This paper describes the available technology options, and corresponding subsystem features, while highlighting the key advantages and implementation challenges associated with each.
Keywords :
multiplexing equipment; optical switches; reconfigurable architectures; ROADM subsystems; performance; reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers; Band pass filters; Bandwidth; Costs; Interference; Optical coupling; Passive filters; Protection; Shape; Switches; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192706
