• 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