DocumentCode
810128
Title
Optical fibers reach into homes
Author
Shumate, Paul W., Jr.
Author_Institution
Bell Commun. Res. Inc., Morristown, NJ, USA
Volume
26
Issue
2
fYear
1989
Firstpage
43
Lastpage
47
Abstract
The replacement of the standard series-connected pair of twisted copper wires that connects each home to the telephone network today by optical-fiber cabling that can handle broadband services is discussed. The technologies needed for the fiber to the home, which are dominated by such considerations as bit rates, network architecture, and power dissipation, are discussed. Various combinations of services and technologies that are currently undergoing trials are described. Future evolution into broadband networks is discussed.<>
Keywords
broadband networks; optical cables; optical fibres; bit rates; broadband networks; network architecture; optical fibres; power dissipation; Bit rate; Broadband communication; Communication cables; Copper; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Power dissipation; Telephony; Wires;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.17361
Filename
17361
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