Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)（密集波分复用(DWDM)）.pdfVIP

Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Definition Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) is a fiber-optic transmission technique that employs light wavelengths to transmit data parallel-by-bit or serial-by-character. Overview This tutorial addresses the importance of scalable DWDM systems in enabling service providers to accommodate consumer demand for ever- increasing amounts of bandwidth. DWDM is discussed as a crucial component of optical networks that allows the transmission of e-mail, video, multimedia, data, and voi.carried in Internet protocol (IP), asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), and synchronous optical network/synchronous digital hierarchy (SONET/SDH), respectively, over the optical layer. Topics 1. The Challenges of Todays Telecommunications Network 2. Resolving the Capacity Crisis 3. Capacity Expansion and Flexibility: DWDM 4. Capacity Expansion Potential 5. DWDM Incremental Growth 6. The Optical Layer as the Unifying Layer 7. Key DWDM System Characteristics 8. Conclusion Self- Test Correct Answers Glossary 1. The Challenges of Todays Telecommunications Network To understand the importance of DWDM and optical networking, these capabilities must be discussed in the context of the challenges faced by the telecommunications industry, and, in particular, service providers. Most U.S. networks were built using estimates that calculated bandwidth use by employing concentration ratios derived from classical engineering formulas such as Poisson and Reeling. Consequently, forecasts of the amount of bandwidth capacity needed for networks were calculated on the presumption that a given individual would only use network bandwidth six minutes of each hour. These formulas did not factor in the amount of traffic generated by Internet access (300 percent growth per year), faxes, multiple phone lines, modems, teleconferencing, and data and video transmission. Had these factors been included, a far d