2009 · 19 citations · 3 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringLow-power DesignOptoelectronicsEnergy-efficient DesignOptical Communication SystemsOptical InterconnectsPower ManagementPower OptimizationPower-aware DesignPower ConsumptionPower Consumption ModelingPower Consumption OptimizationPower Management DesignPower-efficient ArchitecturePower-efficient Design
The paper compares the optimal power-saving designs of unidirectional WDM rings using three well-known architectures, i.e., first-generation, all-optical, and multi-hop (hybrid). Different scenarios of load and power consumption in electronic and optical components are considered.
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