Title :
Optical access evolutions and their impact on the metropolitan and home networks
Author :
Chanclou, P. ; Belfqih, Z. ; Charbonnier, B. ; Duong, T. ; Frank, F. ; Genay, N. ; Huchard, M. ; Guignard, P. ; Guillo, L. ; Landousies, B. ; Pizzinat, A. ; Ramanitra, H. ; Salio, F.
Author_Institution :
France Telecom R&D, Lannion
Abstract :
This paper describes broadband optical access networks including high speed home interfaces for fixed and mobile services. Access technical challenges are also discussed, namely concerning extended budget, 10 Gbit/s as well as the impact of the metropolitan network.
Keywords :
broadband networks; metropolitan area networks; mobile communication; optical fibre networks; user interfaces; broadband optical access networks; high speed home interfaces; home networks; metropolitan networks; mobile services; optical access evolutions; Central office; High speed optical techniques; Home automation; Liquid crystal devices; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Passive optical networks; Research and development; Telecommunications;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2008. ECOC 2008. 34th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brussels
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2227-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2228-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2008.4729105
