Title :
1995 coherent broadband access systems (optical fiber networks)
Author :
Cormack, G.D. ; Waschuk, J.R.
Author_Institution :
Alberta Telecommun. Res. Centre, Edmonton, Alta., Canada
Abstract :
The evolutionary development of the access network is discussed. The practicality of 53 different promising coherent broadband access fiber network topologies is considered. Signal levels, initial optical component costs, services, and technological risks are incorporated in this comparison. The study is topical because present telecommunication access network planning is predicated on the adoption of a direct detection fiber system.<>
Keywords :
broadband networks; optical communication; optical links; technological forecasting; coherent broadband access systems; direct detection fiber system; fiber network topologies; optical communication; optical component costs; optical fibre; services; signal levels; technological risks; telecommunication access network planning; Broadcasting; Central office; Costs; Fiber lasers; Intensity modulation; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, Computers and Signal Processing, 1989. Conference Proceeding., IEEE Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC, Canada
DOI :
10.1109/PACRIM.1989.48394
