Title :
Multi-uplink passive optical networks
Author :
Li, C.Y. ; Wai, P.K.A.
Author_Institution :
Photonics Research Centre and Department of Electronic and Information Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, China
Abstract :
We propose to use multiple uplinks in passive optical networks (PONs) to increase the optical transmission power from users to central office. The requirement of the PON receiver at the central office is discussed.
Keywords :
Central office; Optical attenuators; Optical coupling; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Passive optical networks; Photodetectors;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431235
