Title :
Compact hierarchical optical cross-connect utilizing newly designed waveband selective switch with extra ports for grooming
Author :
Hirako, Ryosuke ; Ishii, Kiyo ; Hasegawa, Hiroshi ; Sato, Ken-Ichi ; Takahashi, Hiroshi ; Okuno, Masayuki
Author_Institution :
Nagoya Univ., Nagoya, Japan
Abstract :
We propose a compact hierarchical optical cross-connect architecture with modular growth capability utilizing newly developed waveband selective switches with dedicated waveband drop ports for grooming. 10-degree HOXC prototype systems are developed and their feasibility verified.
Keywords :
optical crosstalk; optical switches; HOXC prototype systems; hierarchical optical cross-connect architecture; waveband drop ports; waveband selective switch; Bit error rate; Indexes; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical switches;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2011 37th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1918-9
