Title :
MEMS technology in optical layer networks
Author :
Walker, James A.
Abstract :
The rate at which bandwidth demand in communications networks has grown has caused service providers to move rapidly to dense wavelength-division-multiplexed networks. This has in turn spawned a number of new application areas in which there is no clear technological winner, leaving room for new technologies such as MEMS to create inroads. In this paper, these applications are discussed and examples of several MEMS devices being developed for use in wavelength-division-multiplexed networks optical transport systems are presented
Keywords :
micro-optics; optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; MEMS technology; communication network; dense wavelength division multiplexing; optical layer network; optical transport system; Bandwidth; Equalizers; Intelligent networks; Marine technology; Micromechanical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical surface waves; Polarization mode dispersion; Space technology; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 2001. Proceedings., 51st
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7038-4
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2001.927760
