Evolution of the optical access network and the related technical issues

Gert Van Der Plas; Ingrid Van de Voorde

doi:10.1117/12.227841

1 December 1995 Evolution of the optical access network and the related technical issues

Gert Van Der Plas, Ingrid Van de Voorde

Proceedings Volume 2614, All-Optical Communication Systems: Architecture, Control, and Network Issues; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.227841
Event: Photonics East '95, 1995, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Abstract

Currently, the developed bi-directional broadband Passive Optical Networks (PONs) have a maximum splitting factor around 32 and a range less than 20 km. Due to the expected switching node consolidation the access network will have to cover a wider range. An access network based on a cascade of PONs is proposed. Optical transmission is supported by the introduction of optical amplifiers, offering the advantage of transparency. In this paper, the technological issues to realize a high split, wide range PON are discussed. Main focus is on the realization of a node amplifying a burst mode signal, and the reliability and upgradeability of such networks.

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Gert Van Der Plas and Ingrid Van de Voorde "Evolution of the optical access network and the related technical issues", Proc. SPIE 2614, All-Optical Communication Systems: Architecture, Control, and Network Issues, (1 December 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.227841

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