Title :
Cost-saving opportunity for the MAN - DCM and amplifier placement for metro optical networks
Author_Institution :
Tropic Networks, Inc., Kanata, Canada
Abstract :
The distinct challenges of determining the placement of DCMs and amplifiers in metro-area networks are reviewed. Several algorithms leading to near-optimum placements are proposed and their effectiveness are analyzed and compared.
Keywords :
cost accounting; metropolitan area networks; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre networks; DCM; MAN; amplifier placement; cost-saving opportunity; dispersion compensation modules; metro optical network; metro-area networks; near-optimum placements; Cost function; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Power amplifiers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Signal to noise ratio; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248353
