DocumentCode
897327
Title
FITL and B-ISDN: a marriage with a future
Author
Verbiest, Willem ; Van Der Plas, Gert ; Mestdagh, Denis J G
Volume
31
Issue
6
fYear
1993
fDate
6/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
60
Lastpage
66
Abstract
A cost comparison for different broadband access network configurations in the context of fiber-in-the-loop (FITL) is presented. The basic architecture and features of the asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) passive optical network (APON) are described. The design objectives of each of the APON building blocks are clarified, and their relation to the system philosophy is indicated. The building blocks include systems for transport over the PON, operation of the user equipment, and interworking with existing networks.<>
Keywords
B-ISDN; asynchronous transfer mode; optical links; subscriber loops; APON building blocks; ATM network; B-ISDN; FITL; PON; asynchronous transfer mode; broadband access network configurations; cost comparison; design objectives; fiber-in-the-loop; interworking; passive optical network; Asynchronous transfer mode; B-ISDN; Costs; ISDN; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Passive optical networks; TV; Telephony;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Communications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0163-6804
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/35.214894
Filename
214894
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