TITLE

# Photonic ICs for dynamic DWDM subsystems

AUTHOR(S)
Waldern, Jonathan
PUB. DATE
September 2002
SOURCE
Lightwave;Sep2002, Vol. 19 Issue 9, p97
SOURCE TYPE
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Explores the advantages of the integration approach for optical-network system deployment. Phases of integration; Steps to planar integration; Types of free-space and planar integration methods; Digital Wavelength Division Multiplexing optical components; Cost-effectiveness of photonic chips.
ACCESSION #
7351295

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