Long Reach Passive Optical Networks

200768 citationsJournal Article

Authors

P. D. Townsend · University College Cork

Giuseppe Talli · National University of Ireland

Chi‐Wai Chow · University College Cork

E. M. MacHale · National University of Ireland

Cleitus Antony · National University of Ireland

R.P. Davey

Tine De Ridder · Ghent University

Abstract

We discuss recent progress in the development of optically amplified, long reach passive optical networks, which aim to significantly reduce network complexity and cost by integrating metro and access into a single, all-optical communication system.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Photonic Communication Systems Optical Network Technologies Photonic and Optical Devices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: Conference proceedings

DOI: 10.1109/leos.2007.4382684

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