Abstract
Continued cost- and power-efficient capacity scaling in optical networks is imperative to keep pace with ever-increasing traffic demands. In this paper, we investigate multi-wavelength transponders as a potential way forward. Suitable system architectures and realistic specifications of multi-wavelength transponders are identified and analyzed in terms of transmit OSNR penalties and spectral constraints. We investigate the performance for different specifications as compared to single-wavelength transponders in a network
planning study on two network topologies, developing guidelines for multi-wavelength transponders specifications and their potential benefits. The studies show a reduction in the number of required lasers of up to 83 % at the expense of a slight increase in number of lightpaths, demonstrating the potential for significant cost savings and efficiency improvements
planning study on two network topologies, developing guidelines for multi-wavelength transponders specifications and their potential benefits. The studies show a reduction in the number of required lasers of up to 83 % at the expense of a slight increase in number of lightpaths, demonstrating the potential for significant cost savings and efficiency improvements
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Optical Communications and Networking |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Pages (from-to) | C138-C146 |
| ISSN | 1943-0620 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | 2022 European Conference on Optical Communication - Basel, Switzerland Duration: 18 Sept 2022 → 22 Sept 2022 |
Conference
| Conference | 2022 European Conference on Optical Communication |
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| Country/Territory | Switzerland |
| City | Basel |
| Period | 18/09/2022 → 22/09/2022 |