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CWDM Metropolitan Multiple-Access Ring Network Based on Optical Packet Witching

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We present a novel CWDM metropolitan multiple-access ring network based on optical switching of packets according to their wavelength. Each node within the MAN is identified by a combination of wavelength and numerical address. Hence, nodes are able to drop packets presenting a particular wavelength and numerical address, but can insert packets in any wavelength into the ring. This configuration allows wavelength sharing, as several nodes are identified by the same wavelength (but different numerical addresses), and simplifies switching requirements since the set of numerical addresses is reduced. We analyze the viability and scalability of such a network, determining the number of nodes supported by the network under different traffic scenarios and wavelength resources. The impact of switching time on network performance is also analyzed in order to determine which switching technology should be employed when implementing the network.

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  1. Photonic Technologies Group, i3A, University of Zaragoza, Ada Byron Building, María de Luna 3, 50018, Zaragoza, Spain

    Alicia López, María Ángeles Losada & Ignacio Garcés

  2. Department of Signal Theory, Communications and Telematic Engineering, University of Valladolid, Campus Miguel Delibes, Camino del Cementerio s/n, 47011, Valladolid, Spain

    Ignacio de Miguel

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An erratum to this article is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11107-006-7417-1.

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López, A., Losada, M.Á., Garcés, I. et al. CWDM Metropolitan Multiple-Access Ring Network Based on Optical Packet Witching. Photon Netw Commun 11, 111–121 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11107-006-5328-9

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