Describes the major architectures, standards, and technologies
of Passive Optical Networks (PONs)The ComSoc Guide to Passive
Optical Networks provides readers with a concise explanation of the
key features of Passive Optical Networks (PONs); the different
types of PON architectures and standards; key issues of PON
devices, management, and implementation; and the promising business
opportunities in access networks.Written for a broad audience,
ranging from developers to users, this indispensable book provides
an understanding o the evolutionary path of PON access systems and
their positioning with respect to the cable, copper, and wireless
competitors for broadband access networks. In addition, The ComSoc
Guide to Passive Optical Networks: Provides brief, high-level
overviews of the architectures and applications of
Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) or Fiber-to-the-Curb (FTTC) access
networks and the alternative HFC, subscriber line, and WiMAX access
systemsAwards readers with a clear understanding of what BPON,
GPON, WDM-PON and EPON are and how they work, together with an
introduction to their respective standardsCarefully defines all
acronyms and technical terms, making the book accessible to those
who may not be specialists in this areaGives readers an
appreciation of the last mile problems in telecommunications access
networks, and the opportunities in optical-wireless integration
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