Title :
The TAT-12/13 Cable Network
Author :
Trischitta, Patrick ; Colas, Michel ; Green, Mick ; Wuzniak, George ; Arena, John
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
fDate :
2/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The TAT-12/13 Cable Network will provide a 10 Gb/s capacity between the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. By using ring switching equipment, this capacity is fully restorable within the network without dropping calls in the process. The undersea repeaters in this network use optical amplifier technology to transport a single 5 Gb/s optical signal on each fiber pair. With the upgrade potential already demonstrated, TAT-12/13´s transport capacity may at least double before the end of its 25-year design life
Keywords :
fibre lasers; optical cables; optical fibre networks; submarine cables; telecommunication switching; France; TAT-12/13 Cable Network; United Kingdom; United States; fiber pair; optical amplifier technology; optical signal; ring switching equipment; transport capacity; undersea repeaters; Europe; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber cables; Optical network units; Repeaters; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Springs; Stimulated emission; Telecommunication traffic; Underwater vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
