DocumentCode
600714
Title
Programmable filtering devices in next generation ROADM networks
Author
Strasser, T.A. ; Wagener, J.L.
Author_Institution
Nistica, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ, USA
fYear
2012
fDate
4-8 March 2012
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
3
Abstract
Programmable filtering devices are being integrated in ROADM systems worldwide. These “Gridless” devices can be reconfigured to support the optimal channel allocation for any network application. The benefits, device requirements, and architectures are detailed.
Keywords
channel allocation; multiplexing; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical filters; programmable filters; gridless device; network application; next generation ROADM network; optimal channel allocation; programmable filtering device; reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer; Filtering; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical switches;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location
Los Angeles, CA
ISSN
pending
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-0262-3
Type
conf
Filename
6476539
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