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Multiwavelength lightwave networks for computer communication


Abstract:

The different approaches being considered to build high-capacity lightwave networks are described. Two kinds of lightwave network architectures are examined: broadcast-an...Show More

Abstract:

The different approaches being considered to build high-capacity lightwave networks are described. Two kinds of lightwave network architectures are examined: broadcast-and-select networks and wavelength-routing networks. A comparison of the two shows that broadcast-and-select networks may be more suitable for local area networks (LANs) and metropolitan area networks (MANs), while wavelength-routing networks are suitable for wide area networks (WANs). The overall network may then be a combination of broadcast subnets interconnected by a point-to-point wavelength-routing network.<>
Published in: IEEE Communications Magazine ( Volume: 31, Issue: 2, February 1993)
Page(s): 78 - 88
Date of Publication: 06 August 2002

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