Title :
Optical fibers reach into homes
Author :
Shumate, Paul W., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Bell Commun. Res. Inc., Morristown, NJ, USA
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;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
