Optical networking for local access

Author

Frigo, N.J.

Author_Institution

Crawford Hill Lab., AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA

fYear

1996

fDate

5-9 Aug. 1996

Firstpage

39

Lastpage

40

Abstract

We review recent research on representative optical architectures that are intended to be cost-effective at installation and yet can be upgraded to very high levels of performance in the future. Recognizing that there are many dimensions to network opportunities, we examine several recent optical network architectures and their abilities to: provide low cost entry for low level services; utilize components that are in or near commercial viability; deliver non-segmented bandwidth; deliver broadcast entertainment video at low cost; provide operations and maintenance advantages for the network administrator cost effectively; permit individual, subscriber supported service upgrades; permit immediate high bit rate upgrades; and provide a platform that is resistant to competitive bypass.

Keywords

broadband networks; optical fibre subscriber loops; broadband services; broadcast entertainment video; costs; local access; optical network architecture; passive optical network; upgrades; Bandwidth; Broadcasting; Coaxial components; Costs; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Passive optical networks; Proposals; TV; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Applications of Lasers in Materials Processing/Broadband Optical Networks/Smart Pixels/Optical MEMs and Their Applications. IEEE/LEOS 1996 Summer Topical Meetings:

Conference_Location

Keystone, CO, USA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3175-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/LEOSST.1996.540702

Filename

540702