Title :
Demonstration of multi-degree color/direction-independent waveguide-based transponder-aggregator for flexible optical path networks
Author :
Mizutani, K. ; Sakauchi, M. ; Tajima, A.
Abstract :
We have demonstrated a novel transponder-aggregator that helps achieve multi-degree add/drop color/direction-independent multiplexing in ROADM/OXC. The aggregator employs a c-AWG and a matrix switch with an aggregation-function. We show 8-degree add/drop operations and a less than 1.6-dB power-penalty resulting from power-crosstalk.
Keywords :
multiplexing; optical fibre networks; optical waveguides; ROADM/OXC; aggregation-function; c-AWG; direction-independent multiplexing; direction-independent waveguide-based transponder; flexible optical path network; matrix switch; multidegree color-based transponder-aggregator; Color; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical switches; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2010 36th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Torino
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8536-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8534-5
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2010.5621191
