Title :
Investigation into optical technologies for access evolution
Author :
Chanclou, P. ; Lanquetin, J.-P. ; Durel, S. ; Saliou, F. ; Landousies, B. ; Genay, N. ; Belfqih, Z.
Author_Institution :
R&D Div., France Telecom, Lannion
Abstract :
This paper considers the main technical challenges for optical access network deployment. Technological evolution of broadband optical networks is discussed with the need for adapting both metropolitan and access networks to the customer services demand evolution.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; access evolution; broadband optical networks; optical access network deployment; optical technologies; Central office; Costs; Customer service; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Optical mixing; Passive optical networks; Telecommunications; Urban areas; (060.4250) Networks; (060.4510) Optical communications;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
