Title :
Analysis of reflection components in passive optical networks
Author :
Weeks, William A.
Abstract :
An analysis is made of various reflection components which influence the requirements placed on passive optical networks (PONs). Reflections due to connectors, splitters, optical detectors, and fiber backscatter are investigated to reveal each component´s impact on overall system performance or design requirements. Architecture specifications are recommended to successfully deploy passive distribution architectures in the local loop, particularly if bidirectional operation and/or redundant headend electronics are desired
Keywords :
Backscatter; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical receivers; Optical reflection; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; Passive optical networks;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, 1991. ICC '91, Conference Record. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Denver, CO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0006-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICC.1991.162487
