Photonic Integrated Circuits for Cost-Effective, High Port Density, and Higher Capacity Optical Communications Systems

Author: Chiappa Pierangelo  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 1096-4681

Source: Fiber And Integrated Optics, Vol.27, Iss.4, 2008-07, pp. : 278-285

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Abstract

Bandwidth-hungry services, such as higher speed Internet, voice over IP (VoIP), and IPTV, allow people to exchange and store huge amounts of data among worldwide locations. In the age of global communications, domestic users, companies, and organizations around the world generate new contents making bandwidth needs grow exponentially, along with the need for new services. These bandwidth and connectivity demands represent a concern for operators who require innovative technologies to be ready for scaling. To respond efficiently to these demands, Alcatel-Lucent is fast moving toward photonic integration circuits technologies as the key to address best performances at the lowest “bit per second” cost. This article describes Alcatel-Lucent's contribution in strategic directions or achievements, as well as possible new developments.

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