Title :
Demonstration of Enhanced Reach and Split of a GPON System Using Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers
Author :
Nesset, Derek ; Payne, Dave ; Davey, Russell ; Gilfedder, Tim
Author_Institution :
BT, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3RE, UK, derek.nesset@bt.com
Abstract :
Semiconductor optical amplifiers are used to simultaneously demonstrate reach and split extension of a commercial GPON system to the 128 ONT and 60km limits permitted in the GPON transport layer specification.
Keywords :
Ethernet networks; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber testing; Optical filters; Optical losses; Optical network units; Passive optical networks; Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications, 2006. ECOC 2006. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cannes, France
Print_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-2-912328-39-7
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2006.4800913
