Reconfigurable Optical Networks with Self-Tunable Transceivers: Implementation Options and Control

Michael H. Eiselt

doi:10.1109/ECOC48923.2020.9333296

paper

Reconfigurable Optical Networks with Self-Tunable Transceivers: Implementation Options and Control

arXiv:2203.10978 · doi:10.1109/ECOC48923.2020.9333296

Abstract

This paper reviews methods for autonomous tuning of optical transceivers, based on an overhead management channel between the modules on both sides of the link. Different implementation options for the tuning principle, as well as for the tunable laser are introduced.