Abstract
The use of amplitude-modulated phase-shift-keyed (AM-PSK) optical data transmission is investigated in a sequence of concatenated links in a wavelength-division-multiplexed clockwork-routed network. The narrower channel spacing made possible by using AM-PSK format allows the network to contain a greater number of network nodes. Full differential precoding at the packet source reduces the amount of high-speed electronics required in the network and also offers simplified header recognition and time-to-live mechanisms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 266-276 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Optical Networking |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2008 |
Bibliographical note
© 2008 Optical Society of AmericaThis paper was published in Journal of Optical Networking and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/JON.7.000266. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.