Title :
Optical packet add/drop systems
Author :
Chiaroni, D. ; Buforn, G. ; Simonneau, C. ; Etienne, S. ; Antona, J.-C.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs. France, Nozay, France
Abstract :
Sub-wavelength add/drop multiplexers are pragmatic and efficient systems that could drive the next generation of networks. In this paper we will discuss on the potential of this new technology and on its perspectives.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; next generation networks; optical packet add/drop systems; packet optical multiplexer; subwavelength multiplexer; Add-drop multiplexers; Ethernet networks; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical control; Optical fiber networks; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-884-1
