Building cost-effective networks for the home market, using programmable splitters and flexible PONs

Abe Queller

doi:10.1117/12.577233

8 February 2005 Building cost-effective networks for the home market, using programmable splitters and flexible PONs

Abe Queller

Proceedings Volume 5626, Network Architectures, Management, and Applications II; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.577233
Event: Asia-Pacific Optical Communications, 2004, Beijing, China

Abstract

PONs are gaining popularity in areas with high population density. Extensive deployment of fiber plant, along with the introduction of cost effective network devices promise ample of affordable bandwidth to the home and the premise. The distribution network is typically organized as tree architecture and utilizes simple optical splitters. The use of fixed splitters results, however, in a rigid topology, incapable of changes or expansion to meet the needs of demographic changes. A new breed of splitters, based on Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology, allows service providers to programmatically change the split rations. This feature facilitates a phased build-out of the PON network or changes to the network topology. This article describes the underlying technology for these programmable splitters and explains how they can add flexibility to PON networks.

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Abe Queller "Building cost-effective networks for the home market, using programmable splitters and flexible PONs", Proc. SPIE 5626, Network Architectures, Management, and Applications II, (8 February 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.577233

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