Title :
Optimal WDM layer partitioning and transmission reach in optical networks
Author :
Sardesai, H.P. ; Yunfeng Shen ; Ranganathan, Raghu
Author_Institution :
CIENA Corp., MD, USA
Abstract :
We investigate WDM layer network cost in typical North American networks and show that optical transparency at degree 2 and system reach between 1000-2000 km is sufficient for traffic loads between 1 -13 Tb/s.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; 1 to 13 Tbit/s; 1000 to 2000 km; WDM; optical networks; optical transparency; traffic loads; typical North American networks; Costs; Design methodology; Intelligent networks; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical transmitters; Optical wavelength conversion; Telecommunication traffic; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192683
