Spectrum, cost and energy efficiency in fixed-grid and flex-grid networks

M. Angelou, Kostas Christodoulopoulos, D. Klonidis, A. Klekamp, Fred Buchali, E. Varvarigos, Ioannis Tomkos

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Abstract

Single and multi-carrier networks offering channel rates up to 400Gb/s are evaluated under realistic reach parameters. It is found that efficient spectrum utilization and fine bit-rate granularity are essential to achieve cost and energy efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNational Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, NFOEC 2012
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages1-3
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781557529350
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventOptical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference 2012 - Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, United States of America
Duration: 4 Mar 20128 Mar 2012
https://www.osapublishing.org/conference.cfm?meetingid=5&yr=2012 (Proceedings)

Conference

ConferenceOptical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference 2012
Abbreviated titleOFC/NFOEC 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CityLos Angeles
Period4/03/128/03/12
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