Intra-node contention in a dynamic, colorless, non-directional ROADM

Using numerical simulation of a dynamic network, we quantify the intra-node blocking occurring in colorless, non-directional Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (ROADMs). Designs including a client-side fiber cross connect are shown to offer lower blocking probability.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	2010 Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC/NFOEC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference pp. 1 - 3
Main Authors:	Woodward, Sheryl L, Feuer, Mark D, Palacharla, Paparao, Xi Wang, Inwoong Kim, Bihon, Daniel
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01-03-2010
Subjects:	Add-drop multiplexers Laboratories Optical add-drop multiplexers Optical fiber cables Optical fiber communication Optical fiber networks Protection Switches Traffic control Transponders
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Summary:	Using numerical simulation of a dynamic network, we quantify the intra-node blocking occurring in colorless, non-directional Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (ROADMs). Designs including a client-side fiber cross connect are shown to offer lower blocking probability.
DOI:	10.1364/NFOEC.2010.PDPC8