Title :
8 × 24 wavelength selective switch for low-loss transponder aggregator
Author :
Ikuma, Yuichiro ; Suzuki, Kenya ; Nemoto, Naru ; Hashimoto, Etsu ; Moriwaki, Osamu ; Takahashi, Tetsuo
Author_Institution :
NTT Device Innovation Center, NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
We propose an optimal variant of an M × N wavelength selective switch (WSS) for a transponder aggregator. A PLC frontend enables us to integrate an M array of 1 × N WSSs and port selection switches in simple optics. A high-port count (8 × 24) prototype is demonstrated.
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical switches; transponders; PLC frontend; high-port count prototype; low-loss transponder aggregator; port selection switches; wavelength selective switch; Liquid crystal on silicon; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Ports (Computers); Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
