DocumentCode
1081261
Title
Reducing the complexity of mesh nodes by using reflective wavelength-selective switches
Author
Doerr, Christopher R. ; Wilfong, Gordon ; Chandrasekhar, S.
Author_Institution
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ
Volume
12
Issue
4
fYear
2006
Firstpage
627
Lastpage
634
Abstract
We show that if one applies the constraint of symmetric demands in a network, then one can significantly simplify the wavelength-switching hardware at mesh nodes. We show designs for nodes of degree-3 through -6. All required components are commercially available. We experimentally demonstrate two designs
Keywords
optical fibre networks; optical switches; wavelength division multiplexing; mesh modes; reflective switches; symmetric demands constraint; wavelength division multiplexing; wavelength-selective switches; wavelength-switching hardware; Bandwidth; Circuits; Hardware; Micromechanical devices; Mirrors; Optical fiber networks; Programmable control; Protection; Switches; Wavelength division multiplexing; Networks; wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-260X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JSTQE.2006.876616
Filename
1668104
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