The research initiatives addressed in this thesis are geared towards improving the
performance of passive optical networks (PONs) through the development of advanced …

In this paper we address an issue referred to as “over-granting problem”, which is inherent in
the existing dynamic bandwidth allocation algorithms for Ethernet-based Passive Optical …

A variety of dynamic bandwidth allocation (DBA) algorithms have been proposed to foster
the performance of Ethernet passive optical networks (EPONs). These DBA algorithms use …

Quality-of-service (QoS) support in Ethernet passive optical networks (EPON) is a crucial
concern. However, most studies have only focused on optical line terminal (OLT) capacity …

In Ethernet passive optical networks (EPONs), dynamic bandwidth allocation (DBA) has to
provide efficient and statistical multiplexing between the optical network units for better …

The relentless increase in network capacity is making it important to reduce power
consumption. In optical access network systems, the buffer size in layer-2 switches, which …

Dynamic bandwidth allocation (DBA) is an open and hot topic in the Ethernet passive optical
network (EPON), which is regarded as one of the best choices for next-generation access …

Ethernet passive optical networks (EPONs) technology has emerged as a promising
candidate for next-generation broadband access networks. As this technology evolves, the …

This article proposes a time-division multiplexing passive optical network (TDM-PON)
architecture in which optical network units (ONUs) enter active mode only when the optical …

We propose a new dynamic bandwidth allocation algorithm for energy efficiency in next
generation optical access (NGOA) networks, and evaluate the power savings possible at the …