作者: K.-W. Cheung
DOI: 10.1109/49.57804
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摘要: The system issues and network applications of acoustooptic tunable filters (AOTFs) are discussed. AOTFs thought to be attractive components in dense wavelength-division multiplexed (WDM) networks because their broad continuous electronic wavelength tunability narrow filter bandwidth. Their unique multiwavelength filtering capability adds a greater dimension flexibility design. characteristics the AOTF reviewed from viewpoint performance capabilities bulk-devices, integrated-optic devices, fiber-based devices discussed compared. Three using described. first application is as wavelength-tunable receivers or taps for local users subscriber loop distribution network. second broadcast local-area cross-connect packet communication with very-high-throughput data rate. third wavelength-selective space-division switch fabric routing between central offices. Future prospects various future research also >