Title :
Comparison of optical switching technologies for intelligent optical networks
Author :
Jensen, Richard A.
Author_Institution :
Sycamore Networks, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Abstract :
An explosion of new optical switching technologies promises to reduce cost and enhance network flexibility and scalability. We compare existing and emerging optical switching technologies for use in next generation intelligent optical networks
Keywords :
intelligent networks; optical fibre networks; optical switches; photonic switching systems; cost; network flexibility; network scalability; next generation intelligent optical networks; optical switching technologies; Bandwidth; Costs; Explosions; High speed optical techniques; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical interconnections; Optical switches; Scalability; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2001. LEOS 2001. The 14th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7105-4
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2001.969257
