Title :
Backward compatible coexistence of PON systems
Author :
Effenberger, Frank ; Lin, Huafeng
Author_Institution :
Huawei Technol. USA, Plano, TX
Abstract :
We review the concept of PON coexistence, which facilitates upgrading existing networks. The existing coexistence mechanisms are compared, but found wanting in some respects. A novel scheme with a superior combination of properties is proposed.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; backward compatible coexistence mechanism; next-generation PON system; passive optical network; Bandwidth; Logic; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Optical filters; Optical network units; Passive optical networks; Time division multiple access; Timing; Wavelength division multiplexing; (060.4150) Networks; (060.4258) Networks, network topology;
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
