Title :
Cross connect architectures: a new solution based on a passive wavelength router and wavelength converters
Author :
Yun Xiang Pietro Tou ; Giarratana, Luca ; Sabella, Toberto
Author_Institution :
Consorzio di Ricerca Telecomunicazioni, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
We propose a new architecture for optical cross-connects, stressing both its highlights, including low crosstalk and fast switching time, and drawbacks, mainly the high number of wavelength converters that require technological and engineering improvements to make it a reliable and cost effective solution
Keywords :
demultiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical crosstalk; optical planar waveguides; optical switches; optical wavelength conversion; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; PON; arrayed waveguide grating; bit error rate; fast switching time; low crosstalk; optical cross-connect architecture; passive wavelength router; wavelength converters; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Filtering; Lubricating oils; Optical arrays; Optical crosstalk; Optical devices; Optical filters; Optical packet switching; Optical waveguides; Wavelength routing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society 2000 Annual Meeting. LEOS 2000. 13th Annual Meeting. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rio Grande
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5947-X
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2000.893999
