Abstract
This letter identifies crosstalk sources in limited-wavelength-interchanging cross connects (L-WIXC) and calculates the power penalty imposed by this. Specifications for the components used in the L-WIXCs can then be determined for obtaining a specified level of system performance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 696-698 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Coherent crosstalk
- Limited conversion
- Optical cross-connect
- Power penalty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering