Recent Progress in Space-Division Multiplexing Optical Network Technology
Noboru Yoshikane, Takehiro Tsuritani
Abstract
Space-division multiplexing (SDM) technology is attracting attention as an upcoming technology for future ultra-large capacity optical networks. The SDM approach introduces an additional dimension (space) for optical signal multiplexing and switching, thus providing an increase in switching flexibility and transmission capacity. These advantages are seen as critical to ensuring network evolution in the long term. In this paper, we review recent technical progress in SDM ultra-large-capacity transmission and software-defined control for sliceable SDM optical networks. We also present a gap analysis toward standardization of SDM technology.
Topics & Concepts
MultiplexingComputer scienceOptical Transport NetworkStandardizationFlexibility (engineering)Transmission (telecommunications)Multiwavelength optical networkingOptical performance monitoringOptical switchTime-division multiplexingStatistical time division multiplexingWavelength-division multiplexingComputer networkTelecommunicationsElectronic engineeringEngineeringOptical fiberStatisticsFiber optic sensorMathematicsPhysicsFiber optic splitterOperating systemOptoelectronicsWavelengthAdvanced Optical Network TechnologiesOptical Network TechnologiesAdvanced Photonic Communication Systems