Title :
Applicability of fiber to the distributing point strategy
Author_Institution :
Central Res. Lab., Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
The applicability of fiber to the distribution point strategy is investigated for three types of network models and two phases of penetration. The relatively expensive fiber-optic transmission line is shared among multiple subscribers down to a distribution point and then inexpensive metallic lines are used to deliver 50~150 Mb/s pulse streams to respective subscribers. Numerical examples reveal that cost reduction of around 20% and 80% can be attained with small- and large-scale networks, respectively. Sensitivity of the total system cost to fiber and transmitter-receiver costs is analyzed. The results of investigations of upgrading strategies for broadband ISDN deployment are also described
Keywords :
ISDN; broadband networks; economics; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; optical links; receivers; subscriber loops; telecommunication cables; transmitters; 50 to 150 Mbit/s; B-ISDN; broadband ISDN; cost reduction; distribution point; fiber to the distributing point; fiber-optic transmission line; fibre costs; metallic lines; network models; pulse streams; subscriber loops; total system cost; transmitter-receiver costs; B-ISDN; Costs; Joining processes; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; Power cables; Transmission lines;
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.1991.162491
