Title :
Technology options for future WDM-PON access systems
Author :
Wale, Michael J.
Author_Institution :
Oclaro, Towcester, UK
Abstract :
Economic implementation of broadband access networks that are truly scalable in capacity will require significant changes in technology. We examine options for colourless terminals in WDM-PON systems and propose some promising solutions.
Keywords :
broadband networks; optical fibre subscriber loops; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM-PON access system; broadband access network; passive optical network; wavelength division multiplexing; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Costs; Optical control; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Optical network units; Peer to peer computing; Power generation economics; Tunable circuits and devices; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference, 2009. OECC 2009. 14th
Conference_Location :
Hong Kong
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4102-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4103-7
DOI :
10.1109/OECC.2009.5218125
