Title :
Trends in next-generation ROADM networks
Author :
Tibuleac, S. ; Filer, M.
Author_Institution :
ADVA Opt. Networking, Norcross, GA, USA
Abstract :
Recent developments in WSS technologies enable ROADM architectures with increased wavelength routing flexibility and efficient bandwidth allocation for future capacity growth. ROADM-induced transmission impairments, mitigation strategies, and benefits of next-generation ROADMs are presented.
Keywords :
multiplexing equipment; next generation networks; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network routing; ROADM architectures; ROADM-induced transmission impairments; WSS technology; bandwidth allocation; mitigation strategy; next-generation ROADM networks; reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers; wavelength routing flexibility; Bandwidth; Modulation; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Passband; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2011 37th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1918-9
