Title :
Programmable filtering devices in next generation ROADM networks
Author :
Strasser, T.A. ; Wagener, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Nistica, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Programmable filtering devices are being integrated in ROADM systems worldwide. These “Gridless” devices can be reconfigured to support the optimal channel allocation for any network application. The benefits, device requirements, and architectures are detailed.
Keywords :
channel allocation; multiplexing; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical filters; programmable filters; gridless device; network application; next generation ROADM network; optimal channel allocation; programmable filtering device; reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer; Filtering; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical switches;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
