Title :
Field Trial of Photonic Switches for Efficient Fiber Network Operation and Maintenance
Author :
Xia, Tiejun J. ; Lane, Michael F ; Lawter, T.E. ; Wellbrock, Glenn A.
Author_Institution :
2400 N, Richardson
Abstract :
Results of Verizon field trial using MEMS and beam-steering photonic switching technologies for automating network operation and maintenance functions show that operational expenses and downtime can be significantly reduced.
Keywords :
microswitches; optical fibre networks; photonic switching systems; MEMS; Verizon field trial; beamsteering photonic switching technologies; fiber network operation; network maintenance functions; network operation automation; photonic switches; Costs; Micromechanical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical losses; Optical switches; Photonics; Test equipment;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348523
