Title :
Benefit of pure N×M WSS for optical multiflow application
Author :
Zami, Thierry ; Lavigne, Bruno
Author_Institution :
Opt. Div., Alcatel-Lucent, Nozay, France
Abstract :
In the context of “multiflow” application optimizing the operation of superchannel transponders, this study compares different candidates for N×M Wavelength Selective Switch used as colorless, directionless, and contentionless add/drop stages.
Keywords :
optical switches; transponders; directionless contentionless add-drop stages; optical multiflow application; superchannel transponders; wavelength selective switch; Couplers; Optical amplifiers; Optical filters; Optical noise; Optical switches; Signal to noise ratio; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
