DocumentCode
1588181
Title
Transport network evolution: From TDM to packet
Author
Bitar, Nabil
Author_Institution
Verizon, Inc., Waltham, MA, USA
fYear
2011
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
3
Abstract
Transport networks and technologies are undergoing transformation. The genesis of that transformation is packet switching embedded on transport equipment together with DWDM, OTN, and SONET/PDH switching. This paper summarizes the drivers and involved technologies.
Keywords
time division multiplexing; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM; OTN; SONET/PDH switching; TDM; packet switching; transport equipment; transport network evolution; Ethernet networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; SONET; Time division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location
Los Angeles, CA
ISSN
pending
Print_ISBN
978-1-4577-0213-6
Type
conf
Filename
5875478
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