Title :
Efficient multicast bandwidth allocation in TDM-WDM PONs
Author :
Alfani, Marco ; Finochietto, Jorge M. ; Neri, Fabio
Author_Institution :
Politec. di Torino, Turin
Abstract :
We consider multicast video distribution in TDM-WDM PONs assuming that ONUs can tune to at most one wavelength and request multiple video streams. We study the receivers´ allocation to WDM channels minimizing video streams duplications.
Keywords :
bandwidth allocation; optical fibre networks; time division multiplexing; video streaming; wavelength division multiplexing; TDM-WDM PON; multicast bandwidth allocation; multicast video distribution; optical network unit; video streaming; Channel allocation; Optical network units; Passive optical networks; Streaming media; TV broadcasting; Telecommunication traffic; Time division multiplexing; Transceivers; Unicast; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
