Title :
Opportunities for next-generation optical access
Author :
Breuer, Dirk ; Geilhardt, Frank ; Hülsermann, Ralf ; Kind, Mario ; Lange, Christoph ; Monath, Thomas ; Weis, Erik
fDate :
2/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Next-generation optical access technologies and architectures are evaluated based on operators´ requirements. The study presented in this article compares different FTTH access network architectures. Additionally, the impact of new business models on network architectures is discussed.
Keywords :
next generation networks; optical fibre subscriber loops; FTTH access network; next generation optical access technology; Ethernet networks; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Passive optical networks;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2011.5706309
