2008 · 94 citations · 3 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringInterconnection NetworksOptoelectronicsPhotonicsIntegrated OpticsOptical Communication SystemsOptical InterconnectsOptical SwitchingPhotonic Integrated CircuitsSwitching TechniquesOptical Add-drop MultiplexingOptical NetworkingOptical SwitchesPhotonic SwitchesWavelength MultiplexingWavelength RoutingWavelength Selective SwitchingWavelength Switching
Broad deployment of ROADMs based on wavelength selective switching has significantly improved optical network flexibility. This paper discusses opportunities to extend upon these advances with colorless and directionless add/drop switching and indicates technology advancements toward this end.
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Addressing Manufacturability and Reliability of MEMS-based WSS
Steve de Hennin, Pierre Wall, Steven Moffat et al. · 2007 · 11 citations
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering +11