DocumentCode
2327998
Title
Economic benefits of transparent OXC networks as compared to long systems with OADMs
Author
Chiu, Angela ; Yu, C.
Author_Institution
Celion Networks, Tinton Falls, NJ, USA
fYear
2003
fDate
23-28 March 2003
Firstpage
411
Abstract
Quantitative analysis shows that a transparent OXC network provides only up to 5% improvements in cost savings as compared to long systems with OADMs. Other unique advantages for transparent networks need to be proven-in before they are widely adopted.
Keywords
optical fibre networks; optical switches; telecommunication network planning; wavelength division multiplexing; OADM; economic benefits; network cost savings; transparent OXC networks; All-optical networks; Lasers and Electro-Optics Society; Network topology; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Spine; Telecommunication traffic; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wideband;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN
1-55752-746-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFC.2003.1248305
Filename
1248305
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