Title :
Progress on PLC-based wavelength switching for reconfigurable optical networks
Author :
Earnshaw, M.P. ; Cappuzzo, M. ; Chen, E. ; Gomez, L. ; Griffin, A. ; Wong-Foy, A. ; Soole, J.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We describe the wide range of wavelength switching functions that may be implemented in standard silica-on-silicon waveguide technology. This proven, reliable technology offers high performance and cost-effective solutions for reducing complex service provisioning in reconfigurable optical networks.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; optical communication; optical fabrication; optical planar waveguides; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; PLC-based wavelength switching; reconfigurable optical networks; silica-on-silicon waveguide technology; Costs; Integrated circuit interconnections; Optical fiber networks; Optical pumping; Optical waveguides; Packaging; Programmable control; Switches; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength routing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2004. LEOS 2004. The 17th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8557-8
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2004.1363476
