• DocumentCode
    600701
  • Title

    Comparison of optical spectrum utilization between flexgrid and fixed grid on a real network topology

  • Author

    Wright, Paul ; Lord, Andrew ; Nicholas, S.

  • Author_Institution
    BT, Ipswich, UK
  • fYear
    2012
  • fDate
    4-8 March 2012
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    3
  • Abstract
    Using network simulations, real network efficiency gains of Flexgrid compared to inverse multiplexing on a 50GHz fixed grid are presented. Results show Flexgrid will be beneficial for future networks, supporting up to 208% more traffic.
  • Keywords
    multiplexing; telecommunication network topology; fixed grid; flexgrid; frequency 50 GHz; inverse multiplexing; network simulations; optical spectrum utilization; real network efficiency gains; real network topology; Multiplexing; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical modulation;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
  • Conference_Location
    Los Angeles, CA
  • ISSN
    pending
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4673-0262-3
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    6476526
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=600701