This paper describes the current research status of theλ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-Multiplexing-Passive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON). This optical access system realizes new cost-effectiv...This paper describes the current research status of theλ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-Multiplexing-Passive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON). This optical access system realizes new cost-effective operations from the network operator′s point of view.The main feature of the proposed system is that it aggressively exploits wavelength tunability.We classify the system configurations and applications.Then,we describe key technologies,namely newly developedλ-tuning burst-mode transceivers and a widely applicable Dynamic Wavelength and Bandwith Allocation(DWBA)algorithm.Finally,we summarize our research and discuss several issues related to the λ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-MultiplexingPassive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON).展开更多
基金Research and development of ultra high speed and low power consumption photonic network technology by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan
文摘This paper describes the current research status of theλ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-Multiplexing-Passive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON). This optical access system realizes new cost-effective operations from the network operator′s point of view.The main feature of the proposed system is that it aggressively exploits wavelength tunability.We classify the system configurations and applications.Then,we describe key technologies,namely newly developedλ-tuning burst-mode transceivers and a widely applicable Dynamic Wavelength and Bandwith Allocation(DWBA)algorithm.Finally,we summarize our research and discuss several issues related to the λ-tunable Wavelength-Division Multiplexing/Time-Division-MultiplexingPassive Optical Network(WDM/TDM-PON).