Title :
Comparison of Transparent and Opaque Optical Transport Network Designs
Author :
Tomlinson, P. ; Hill, G. ; Tzanakaki, A.
Author_Institution :
Altamar Networks UK, Kent, OH
Abstract :
Network solution designs based on optical wavelength switches and o-e-o switches are compared in a representative US scale network. Results highlight the benefits of using integrated transmission and switching using hybrid optical/electronic technologies
Keywords :
optical design techniques; optical fibre communication; optical switches; o-e-o switches; opaque optical transport network; optical wavelength switches; transparent optical transport network;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2002. ECOC 2002. 28th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Copenhagen
Print_ISBN :
87-90974-63-8
