Abstract
This white paper provides a technical review of the recent developments in Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) architectures that can be exploited to deploy flexible, scalable and reliable metropolitan area networks with a low total cost of ownership. Specifically, it discusses the integration of some or all of the sub-wavelength grooming functionality typically found in a Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) into a ROADM, and presents the major architectural alternatives for realizing this solution, including associated design considerations.
About PMC
PMC-Sierra is a leading provider of broadband communications and storage semiconductors for metro, access, fiber to the home, wireless infrastructure, storage, laser printers and customer premises equipment. PMC-Sierra offers worldwide technical and sales support, including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe, Israel and Asia. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the PMCS symbol and is included in the S&P 500 Index.
About the Authors
Thabang Mashologu is a Marketing Engineer in the Corporate Marketing Group at PMC-Sierra. Previously, Mr. Mashologu held RF and Fiberoptic hardware design positions at Nortel Networks and JDS Uniphase.
Mr. Mashologu holds undergraduate degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering (with Distinction) from Simon Fraser University (Burnaby) and Carleton University (Ottawa), respectively. Mr. Mashologu also holds an MBA from the University of Ottawa.
Mark Orthodoxou is a Product Marketing Engineer in the Communications Product Division at PMC-Sierra. Mr. Orthodoxou is responsible for metro transport products. Previously, Mr. Orthodoxou held product management and R&D positions at Integrated Device Technology Inc., Solidum Systems Inc., and Nortel Networks.
Mr. Orthodoxou holds a Bachelor of Computer Engineering (with Distinction) from the University of Manitoba.Sample Pages
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