DocumentCode
2354580
Title
Components for advanced WDM networks
Author
Renaud, Monique
Author_Institution
Grouperment d´´Interet Econ., Alcatel Corp. Res. Centre, Marcoussis, France
Volume
3
fYear
1998
fDate
20-24 Sep 1998
Firstpage
33
Abstract
As WDM transmission capacity increases, flexibility in WDM networks is becoming crucial. This calls for components with high bit rate potential, wide optical bandwidth, and regeneration capabilities. In this context, the paper will review advances in semiconductor-based components for routing and switching
Keywords
optical fibre networks; optical repeaters; telecommunication network routing; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM networks; WDM transmission capacity; advanced WDM network components; high bit rate potential; optical regeneration capabilities; routing; semiconductor-based components; switching; wide optical bandwidth; Bit rate; High speed optical techniques; Nonlinear optics; Optical crosstalk; Optical filters; Optical interferometry; Optical packet switching; Optical wavelength conversion; Repeaters; WDM networks;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Communication, 1998. 24th European Conference on
Conference_Location
Madrid
Print_ISBN
84-89900-14-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ECOC.1998.731192
Filename
731192
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