• DocumentCode
    1821036
  • Title

    Automated fiber optical switching in FTTP PON access networks

  • Author

    Finn, Joseph

  • Author_Institution
    Verizon, Pearl River, MS
  • fYear
    2009
  • fDate
    22-26 March 2009
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    5
  • Abstract
    Verizon has an aggressive plan to deploy fiber in its access network. Verizon is investigating the use of optical switches to reduce costs and improve service quality. Applications and architectures, using optical switches, are evaluated.
  • Keywords
    optical fibre subscriber loops; optical switches; FTTP PON access networks; automated fiber optical switching; optical switches; Optical buffering; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber testing; Optical network units; Optical switches; Passive optical networks; (060.1810) Buffers, couplers, routers, switches, and multiplexers; (060.2330) Fiber optics communications;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • 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
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    5032504