Title :
Evaluation of a large-scale photonic cross connect for carrier network applications
Author :
Birk, Martin ; Hobson, Jack ; Lin, Paul ; Clark, Steven ; Curry, Michael ; Ramaswami, Rajiv ; Yadegar, Saviz
Abstract :
In summary, we demonstrated a large-scale MEMS PXC with performance capabilities consistent with needs for realistic carrier network applications. Careful attention needs to be given to interoperating PXCs with other network equipment, including WDM systems.
Keywords :
micro-optics; micromechanical devices; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical interconnections; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM systems; large-scale MEMS PXC; large-scale photonic cross connect; network equipment; performance capabilities; realistic carrier network applications; Large-scale systems; Micromechanical devices; Optical feedback; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Optical switches; Optical transmitters; Q factor; System testing; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2002.1036323
