Title :
Elastic Black Link for future vendor independent optical networks
Author :
Gunkel, M. ; Mattheus, A. ; Napoli, A. ; Meloni, G. ; Fresi, F. ; Rahman, T.
Author_Institution :
Deutsche Telekom Tech. GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany
Abstract :
We review the status of Black Link standardization activities, prospects and challenges on possible elastic-optical extensions, and report on the latest experimental achievements on DSP technology compatibility for next generation 1.28 Tb/s PM-16QAM super-channel.
Keywords :
digital signal processing chips; open systems; optical fibre networks; optical modulation; optical switches; quadrature amplitude modulation; telecommunication network routing; transponders; wavelength division multiplexing; DSP technology compatibility; bit rate 1.28 Tbit/s; black link standardization activities; colored interfaces; data plane interoperability; elastic black link; elastic-optical extensions; future vendor independent optical networks; long-haul DWDM transponders; next generation PM-16QAM super-channel; Adaptive optics; Digital signal processing; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Transponders; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
