Title :
Bandwidth variable transponders based on OFDM technology for elastic optical networks
Author :
Svaluto Moreolo, M. ; Fabrega, J.M. ; Nadal, Laia ; Vilchez, F.J. ; Junyent, G.
Author_Institution :
Centre Tecnol. de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC), Castelldefels, Spain
Abstract :
In this paper, the flexible features of bandwidth variable transponders based on OFDM technology are investigated. The limiting factors due to the subsystem components and the trade-off between cost-effectiveness, capacity and reach are taken into account for designing this fundamental building block of elastic optical networks. Advanced functionalities, including sliceability, are discussed. Performance is analysed by means of numerical simulations. Furthermore, the experimental results, achieved within the EOS platform (Experimental platform for Optical OFDM Systems) of the ADRENALINE testbed, are presented.
Keywords :
OFDM modulation; optical modulation; transponders; ADRENALINE testbed; EOS platform; OFDM technology; bandwidth variable transponders; elastic optical networks; numerical simulations; optical OFDM systems; orthogonal frequency division multiplexing; sliceability; Bandwidth; Bit rate; Integrated optics; OFDM; Optical fiber networks; Optical modulation; Bandwidth Variable Transponders; Elastic Optical Networks; Flexi-grid; Optical OFDM;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON), 2013 15th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cartagena
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2013.6602972
