Title :
Advances in broadband passive optical networking technologies
Author :
Effenberger, Frank J. ; Ichibangase, Hiroshi ; Yamashita, Haruo
fDate :
12/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Several new technological advancements have extended the capabilities of the basic broadband passive optical network (B-PON) described in the ITU-T standard G.983.1. This article describes three of these new technologies: wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), dynamic bandwidth assignment, and survivable networking. These additions to the B-PON family of solutions increase its utility by increasing its raw capacity, its efficiency, and its reliability, respectively. A description is also given of the next wave of innovations that will further extend the B-PON
Keywords :
bandwidth allocation; broadband networks; optical fibre networks; telecommunication network reliability; telecommunication standards; wavelength division multiplexing; B-PON; ITU-T standard G.983.1; WDM; broadband passive optical network; dynamic bandwidth assignment; network capacity; network efficiency; network reliability; survivable networking; wavelength division multiplexing; Costs; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical network units; Optical reflection; Optical sensors; Passive optical networks;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
