Title :
Contentionless and near contentionless blocking performance and economics for all coherent metro/regional networks
Author :
Younce, Richard ; Gringeri, Steven ; Yajun Wang ; Larikova, Julia
Author_Institution :
Tellabs, Naperville, IL, USA
Abstract :
Architectural alternatives are considered for networks carrying all coherent transmission. Blocking and network economics are modeled for four high potential add/drop structures and the results provide clear direction for nodal architectural decisions.
Keywords :
light transmission; optical fibre networks; add-drop structure; all coherent metro-regional optical network; coherent transmission; contentionless blocking performance; economics; near contentionless blocking performance; nodal architectural decision; Arrays; Economics; Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Ports (Computers); Transponders;
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.W4B.5
