HIGH-SPEED OTDM NETWORKS EMPLOYING ELECTROOPTIC MODULATORS

Optical networking is likely to result in substantial cost savings in future telecommunications networks. The scalability and design flexibi lity of these networks are critical features which may influence the n ature of future networking products. In this paper, we experimentally investigate networking technologies for optically time division multip lexed systems. We demonstrate significant advantages in terms of scala bility, design flexibility and technology interoperability over the tr aditional wavelength division multiplexing approach.