Title :
Value of agile transparent optical networks
Author :
Sharma, Manish ; Soulliere, Mark ; Boskovic, Aleksandra ; Nederlof, Leo
Author_Institution :
Corning Inc., NY, USA
Abstract :
We describe how and why agile transparent optical networks can lower the cost of building and maintaining a long haul network. We analyze the key value drivers of a transparent network and explore the implications for key optical components and modules.
Keywords :
multiplexing equipment; optical fibre networks; optical switches; value engineering; OADM architectures; OXC architectures; agile transparent optical networks; all-optical crossconnects; long haul network; optical add/drop multiplexers; optical components; remotely-configurable optical network; value drivers; Buildings; Circuits; Costs; Electronic mail; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Repeaters; Spine; Transponders; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2002. LEOS 2002. The 15th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7500-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2002.1134043
