Title :
WDM applications in broadband telecommunication networks
Author :
Wagner, Stuart S. ; Kobrinski, Hairn
Author_Institution :
Bellcore, Morristown, NJ, USA
fDate :
3/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Network applications of multichannel wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) techniques are considered. The photonic technologies that will be critical to future systems using WDM are reviewed. Both interoffice and subscriber loop architectures that utilize the unique properties of WDM to achieve important advantages over more traditional network designs are presented. Several experimental demonstrations that illustrate how these architectures can be realized with currently available components are described.<>
Keywords :
broadband networks; frequency division multiplexing; optical links; subscriber loops; WDM; broadband telecommunication networks; interoffice architectures; multichannel wavelength-division multiplexing; optical networks; photonic technologies; subscriber loop architectures; Channel spacing; Demultiplexing; High speed optical techniques; Intelligent networks; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Stimulated emission; Subscriber loops; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
