Author_Institution :
NeoPhotonics, San Jose, CA, USA
Abstract :
The use of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) expands the universe of possibilities for both present and future passive optical networks (PONs). This paper reviews present technologies and predicts future impacts.
Keywords :
integrated optics; passive optical networks; PIC; PON; passive optical networks; photonic integrated circuits; Integrated optics; Optical fibers; Optical network units; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Passive optical networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
