Trends in next-generation ROADM networks

Recent developments in WSS technologies enable ROADM architectures with increased wavelength routing flexibility and efficient bandwidth allocation for future capacity growth. ROADM-induced transmission impairments, mitigation strategies, and benefits of next-generation ROADMs are presented.

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