Title :
Fully reconfigurable WDM optical crossconnect: feasibility validation and preparation of prototype crossconnect for ACTS “OPEN” field trials
Author :
Jourdan, A. ; Berthelon, L. ; Bonno, P. ; Bruyére, F. ; Chbat, M. ; Coeurjolly, C. ; Emery, J.Y. ; Gavignet, P. ; Grard, E. ; Janz, C. ; Noury, A. ; Soulage, G. ; Zami, T.
Author_Institution :
Telecom Res. Div., Alcatel Alsthom Recherche, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
This paper will present the results of the modelling and experimental activities carried out within the ACTS “OPEN” project to validate the feasibility of reconfigurable optical crossconnects to prepare on-coming field trials. Details of the crossconnect prototype implementation will also be given
Keywords :
optical interconnections; ACTS field trials; WDM; crossconnect prototype implementation; experimental activities; feasibility validation; fully reconfigurable WDM optical crossconnect; modelling; on-coming field trials; optical fibre networks; prototype crossconnect; reconfigurable optical crossconnects;
Conference_Titel :
Integrated Optics and Optical Fibre Communications, 11th International Conference on, and 23rd European Conference on Optical Communications (Conf. Publ. No.: 448)
Conference_Location :
Edinburgh
Print_ISBN :
0-85296-697-0
DOI :
10.1049/cp:19971488
