Title :
Automated fiber optical switching in FTTP PON access networks
Author_Institution :
Verizon, Pearl River, MS
Abstract :
Verizon has an aggressive plan to deploy fiber in its access network. Verizon is investigating the use of optical switches to reduce costs and improve service quality. Applications and architectures, using optical switches, are evaluated.
Keywords :
optical fibre subscriber loops; optical switches; FTTP PON access networks; automated fiber optical switching; optical switches; Optical buffering; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber testing; Optical network units; Optical switches; Passive optical networks; (060.1810) Buffers, couplers, routers, switches, and multiplexers; (060.2330) Fiber optics communications;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
