Abstract:Optical networks employing s i n g l e mode f i o r e i n a passive t r e e o r star-bus architecture are being considered f o r a p p l i c a t i o n i n the l o c a l network environment. I n a d d i t i o n t o economic advantages a r i s i n g from resource sharing these networks have the advantage o f providing a continuous photonic path between the l o c a l switching centre and the customer. This allows o p t i c a l wavelength r m l t i p l e x i n g techniques t o be used t o gracefully upgrade the ne… Show more
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