Title :
An optical implementation of a packet-based (Ethernet) MAC in a WDM passive optical network overlay
Author :
Desai, B.N. ; Frigo, N.J. ; Smiljanic, A. ; Reichmann, K.C. ; Iannone, P.P. ; Roman, R.S.
Author_Institution :
NewmanSprings Lab., AT&T Labs. - Res., Red Bank, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We propose and demonstrate an optical implementation of an Ethernet (CSMA/CD) MAC on a WDM PON using spectrally slicing and novel AWG wiring connections. Fairness and throughput are demonstrated and compared to theory and simulations.
Keywords :
carrier sense multiple access; diffraction gratings; optical arrays; optical fibre LAN; optical waveguide components; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; AWG wiring connections; CSMA/CD; Ethernet; Ethernet medium access control; WDM passive optical network; WDM passive optical network overlay; fairness; optical implementation; packet-based medium access control; simulations; spectrally slicing wiring connections; theory; throughput; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Ethernet networks; Intelligent networks; Media Access Protocol; Optical fiber networks; Optical transmitters; Passive optical networks; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wiring;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
