The direction of optical technology in the metro area

In metro networks, explosive, unpredictable bandwidth demands continue to be the norm. Optical solutions are the best answer, but with SONET rings still ubiquitous - "all optical" architectures are still a ways off. For now, carriers need optical solutions that coexist with SONET while evo...

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Published inOFC 2001. Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit. Technical Digest Postconference Edition (IEEE Cat. 01CH37171) Vol. 3; p. WBB1
Main Author Humblet, P.A.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 2001
Subjects
Add-drop multiplexers
Bandwidth
Costs
Intelligent networks
Optical fiber communication
Optical fiber devices
Protection
SONET
Telecommunication traffic
Telephony
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Summary:In metro networks, explosive, unpredictable bandwidth demands continue to be the norm. Optical solutions are the best answer, but with SONET rings still ubiquitous - "all optical" architectures are still a ways off. For now, carriers need optical solutions that coexist with SONET while evolving toward more flexible - and ultimately all-optical - models.
ISBN:9781557526557
1557526559
DOI:10.1109/OFC.2001.928441