optical networks. In particular, those based on Discrete MultiTone (DMT) modulation and
Direct Detection (DD) can be considered a flexible solution suitable to address the cost
efficiency requirement of optical metro networks. In this paper, we propose to use a cost-
effective S-BVT option/implementation in optical metro networks adopting switching nodes
based on Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) technology. Bit loading (BL) and power …
Adaptive Sliceable-Bandwidth Variable Transceivers (S-BVTs) are key enabler for future
optical networks. In particular, those based on Discrete MultiTone (DMT) modulation and
Direct Detection (DD) can be considered a flexible solution suitable to address the cost
efficiency requirement of optical metro networks. In this paper, we propose to use this cost-
effective S-BVT option/implementation in optical metro networks adopting switching nodes
based on Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) technology. Bit loading (BL) and power …