Title :
Wavelength-division multiple-access network based on centralized common-wavelength control
Author :
Maeda, M.W. ; Willner, A.E. ; Wullert, J.R., II ; Patel, J. ; Allersma, M.
Author_Institution :
Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ, USA
Abstract :
A wavelength-division-multiple-access circuit-switched network controlled by a central controller on a common-wavelength subcarrier channel is described. A reconfigurable data link in such a network is demonstrated using a liquid-crystal Fabry-Perot filter which transmits two wavelengths, one fixed for 1 Mb/s control information and one tunable for 622 Mb/s data.<>
Keywords :
liquid crystal devices; multi-access systems; multiplexing equipment; optical filters; optical links; wavelength division multiplexing; 1 Mbit/s; 622 Mbit/s; WDM; central controller; common-wavelength subcarrier channel; control information; liquid-crystal Fabry-Perot filter; reconfigurable data link; tunable; wavelength-division-multiple-access circuit-switched network; Band pass filters; Bandwidth; Centralized control; Fabry-Perot; Frequency; Optical control; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Tunable circuits and devices;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
