Passive optical network (PON) features a point-to-multi-point (P2MP) architecture to provide
broadband access. The P2MP architecture has become the most popular solution for FTTx …

Gigabit-class passive optical networks have been standardized and are now being
deployed. This article presents possible migration scenarios toward the next-generation …

With the recent conclusion of the XGS-PON and NG-PON2 standards in the ITU-T, the fiber
access industry is now considering where to go next. This paper reviews the passive optical …

Passive Optical Network (PON)-based Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) is a promising solution
that can break through the economic barrier of traditional point-to-point solutions. Once …

Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network (PON) systems, such as GPON (standardized in
ITU-T Rec. G. 984 series) and 1G-EPON (IEEE 802.3 ah, now part of IEEE 802.3-2008) have …

The next-generation passive optical network stage 2 (NG-PON2) effort was initiated by the
full service access network (FSAN) in 2011 to investigate on upcoming technologies …

Hybrid WDM/TDM PON for Unicast and Multicast traffic using the AWG Free Spectral Range
Page 1 OSA / ANIC 2010 New FTTH Architectures for NG-PON-2 Josep Prat1 OSA member …

In recent years, network operators worldwide have been upgrading their fiber-to-the-home
networks from Gigabit-class PON systems to 10G-class. Naturally, the industry has also …

In light of the 5G deployments, edge computing, and future high bandwidth services, the
industry is rethinking the optical access network architecture design. Passive optical network …

In this paper, key technologies, system proposals and future directions of next generation
passive optical networks stage 2 (NG-PON2) are reviewed. We first discuss the potential …