Transceiver technologies for passive optical networks: past, present, and future [Invited Tutorial]
Vincent Houtsma, Amitkumar Mahadevan, Noriaki Kaneda, Doutje van Veen
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of transceiver technologies to be used for current and next-generation passive optical networks (PONs). The uninterrupted scaling of PONs to higher bitrates in a cost-effective way to meet future bandwidth demands will drive the need for continuous improvement in PON transceiver technologies. In this paper we try to analyze the requirements needed and the impact on this for next-generation transceiver technologies based on past and present PON transceiver designs.
Topics & Concepts
TransceiverPassive optical networkComputer scienceBandwidth (computing)TelecommunicationsElectronic engineeringEngineeringWavelength-division multiplexingWirelessPhysicsOptoelectronicsWavelengthAdvanced Photonic Communication SystemsOptical Network TechnologiesPhotonic and Optical Devices