Scaling limitations in full-mesh WDM ring networks using arrayed-waveguide grating OADMs

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The authors consider a logical full-mesh wavelength division multiplexing bi-directional ring using optical arrayed-waveguide grating add-drop multiplexers, and evaluate the maximum number of nodes that can be supported. If the arrayed waveguide grating crosstalk is less than –35 dB and the erbium-doped fibre amplifier saturation power larger than 13 dBm, it is shown that a network supporting 11 nodes is feasible.

Inspec keywords: optical fibre networks; multiplexing equipment; optical fibre amplifiers; wavelength division multiplexing; optical crosstalk; diffraction gratings

Other keywords: grating crosstalk; scaling limitations; arrayed-waveguide grating add-drop multiplexers; arrayed-waveguide grating OADMs; fibre amplifier saturation power; bi-directional ring; full-mesh WDM ring networks

Subjects: Multiplexing and switching in optical communication; Optical fibre networks; Fibre lasers and amplifiers

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