Title :
Dimensioning of multi-granular optical networks
Author :
De Leenheer, M. ; Develder, C. ; Dhoedt, B. ; Demeester, P.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Technol., Ghent Univ., Ghent
Abstract :
We present an ILP model for dimensioning optical networks that support wavelength and sub-wavelength switching. Results indicate significant reductions in cost and node-complexity with such multi-granular networks.
Keywords :
optical communication; optical switches; ILP model; multigranular optical networks; node-complexity; subwavelength switching; wavelength switching; Bandwidth; Costs; DH-HEMTs; Fabrics; Information technology; Optical fiber networks; Optical packet switching; Scalability; Switching circuits; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2008. ECOC 2008. 34th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brussels
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2227-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2228-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2008.4729521
