Title :
RACE 2028-MWTN optical node architectures
Author :
Pratt, D.J. ; MacKenzie, F.
Author_Institution :
BT Labs., Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
The multi-wavelength transport network project is looking at the provision of an optical extension layer for the existing network. This optical transport layer would provide a broadband network, transparent to varying data formats and capable of operating at high bit rates. Network nodes in the uppermost layer could provide optical cross-connect and a local add/drop function in the wavelength domain, while switching of data takes place electronically at the lower levels
Keywords :
broadband networks; electronic switching systems; network topology; optical links; optical switches; MWTN; RACE 2028; broadband network; local add/drop function; multi-wavelength transport network; optical cross-connect; optical extension layer; optical node architectures; switching of data;
Conference_Titel :
RACE Optical Systems and Demonstrators, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
