Title :
Making use of a two stage multiplexing scheme in a WDM network
Author :
Gerstel, O. ; Ramaswami, R. ; Wang, W.-K.
Author_Institution :
Tellabs, NY, USA
Abstract :
The paper explores the implications of using a two stage optical multiplexing scheme in optical WDM nodes. This allows to keep bands of adjacent wavelengths intact, thereby reducing the cost of multiplexing, increasing the number of hops and simplifying network management.
Keywords :
optical fiber networks; telecommunication network management; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM network; adjacent wavelengths; multiplexing cost; network management; optical WDM nodes; two stage multiplexing scheme; two stage optical multiplexing scheme; Band pass filters; Intelligent networks; Multiplexing; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Repeaters; Routing; Transponders; WDM networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868516
