Title :
Cost-efficient design of flexible optical networks implemented by architecture on demand
Author :
Muhammad, Ajmal ; Zervas, Georgios S. ; Amaya, Norberto ; Simeonidou, Dimitra ; Forchheimer, Robert
Author_Institution :
Linkoping Univ., Linkoping, Sweden
Abstract :
Architecture on demand (AoD) node offers considerable flexibility against traditional ROADMs. The paper presents a cost-efficient network planning strategy that exploits the flexibility inherent in AoD. Results show that AoD can save significantly in node modules through a proper network design.
Keywords :
multiplexing equipment; optical communication; telecommunication network planning; ROADM; architecture on demand; cost-efficient design; flexible optical networks; network planning strategy; Backplanes; Integrated optics; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Planning; Routing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2014
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-5575-2994-7
DOI :
10.1364/OFC.2014.W2A.17
