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Transmission media

Optical components, switching nodes, and wavelength-routed transport in fiber networks.

4 lessonsBeginner1 h

Course lessons

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4 lessons

01Lesson 1WDM Components | Teleinf EduKey elements like multiplexers, demultiplexers, optical filters, and Bragg gratings.2 min read
02Lesson 2Optical Network Nodes (OADM, OXC) | Teleinf EduThe building blocks of WDM networks: add/drop multiplexers and cross-connects.2 min read
03Lesson 3Optical Switching Technologies | Teleinf EduHow OXCs work inside: MEMS, thermo-optic, bubble, and holographic switches.2 min read
04Lesson 4Routing and Spectrum Assignment (RSA) | Teleinf EduThe core optimization problem in EON and its mathematical formulation (ILP).2 min read

Course quizzes

Pass the assigned quiz to finish the course progress.

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01QuizWDM and optical networksPractice WDM components, optical network nodes, photonic switching technologies, and RSA constraints in elastic optical networks.Premium