1.6Tbit/s (40 x 40 Gbit/s) total capacity four-node optical networking using fully programmable A/D devices

Authors
Kim, HK Chandrasekhar, S Nielsen, T Doerr, C Stulz, L Buhl, L Monnard, R Radic, S Zirngibl, M
Citation
Hk. Kim et al., 1.6Tbit/s (40 x 40 Gbit/s) total capacity four-node optical networking using fully programmable A/D devices, ELECTR LETT, 36(12), 2000, pp. 1044-1045
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
ELECTRONICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
00135194 → ACNP
Volume
36
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1044 - 1045
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-5194(20000608)36:12<1044:1(X4GT>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
A four-node dynamically reconfigurable optical network, using integrated ad d/drop devices, is demonstrated. Aggregate capacity or 1.6Tbit/s (40 x 40Gb it/s), spectral efficiency of 0.4bit/s/Hz, Q values > 18dB and wide toleran ce to wavelength misalignment are key results.