Implementation of a TDM passive optical network for subscriber loop applications

Author

McGregor, Ian M. ; Semple, G. John ; Nicholson, Grant

Author_Institution

Telecom Australia Res. Lab., Clayton, Vic., Australia

Volume

7

Issue

11

fYear

1989

fDate

11/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1752

Lastpage

1758

Abstract

An experimental prototype system for subscriber loop applications that has been implemented using a passive optical network architecture is described. The system, known as MACNET, uses time-division multiplexing and transmission over a network of single-mode optical fibers and couplers to provide narrowband digital service access to 16 customers. Experience gained from developing the system is outlined. Future transmission options, including a fixed-bit-rate customer access approach to allow early network application of this technology, are described

Keywords

optical fibres; optical links; subscriber loops; time division multiplexing; MACNET; TDM passive optical network; fixed-bit-rate customer access; narrowband digital service access; single-mode optical fibers; subscriber loop applications; time-division multiplexing; Australia; Costs; Narrowband; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Passive optical networks; Prototypes; Subscriber loops; Telecommunications; Time division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/50.45898

Filename

45898