Abstract

After discussing point-to-point fiber-to-the-home, WDM passive optical networks (PONs), and multistage WDM PON networks and elaborating on their respective advantages and limitations, I attempt to lift the veil of next-generation WDM PON topologies and optical network unit architectures while paying close attention to their smooth evolutionary migration path from current TDM PONs. I introduce optical coding enhanced WDM PONs that allow for enhanced real-time dynamic bandwidth allocation and outline future research avenues.

© 2009 Optical Society of America

Resource Management in STARGATE-Based Ethernet Passive Optical Networks (SG-EPONs)

Lehan Meng, Chadi M. Assi, Martin Maier, and Ahmad R. Dhaini
J. Opt. Commun. Netw. 1(4) 279-293 (2009)

Key Technologies of WDM-PON for Future Converged Optical Broadband Access Networks [Invited]

Gee-Kung Chang, Arshad Chowdhury, Zhensheng Jia, Hung-Chang Chien, Ming-Fang Huang, Jianjun Yu, and Georgios Ellinas
J. Opt. Commun. Netw. 1(4) C35-C50 (2009)

Applications and Technical Issues of Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Passive Optical Networks With Colorless Optical Network Units [Invited]

Katsumi Iwatsuki and Jun-ichi Kani
J. Opt. Commun. Netw. 1(4) C17-C24 (2009)

Reach Extension Strategies for Passive Optical Networks [Invited]

Fabienne Saliou, Philippe Chanclou, Fabien Laurent, Naveena Genay, Jose A. Lazaro, Francesc Bonada, and Josep Prat
J. Opt. Commun. Netw. 1(4) C51-C60 (2009)

High-Bit-Rate Dynamically Reconfigurable WDM–TDM Access Network

P. J. Urban, B. Huiszoon, R. Roy, M. M. de Laat, F. M. Huijskens, E. J. Klein, G. D. Khoe, A. M.J. Koonen, and H. de Waardt
J. Opt. Commun. Netw. 1(2) A143-A159 (2009)