Title :
Optical switching and its impact on optical networks
Author_Institution :
Agilent Technol., Santa Clara, CA, USA
Abstract :
We discuss the relationship between types of optical switch matrices, the optical crossconnects and add-drop multiplexers they are used to make, and the networks in which these elements are used.
Keywords :
multiplexing equipment; optical fibre networks; optical switches; telecommunication network management; telecommunication network reliability; add-drop multiplexers; bandwidth management; long-haul telecommunications networks; management; network management system; optical crossconnects; optical networks; optical switch matrices; optical switching; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bandwidth; Matrix converters; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; Optical switches; Protection; Stimulated emission; Wavelength conversion;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
