Next generation optical access networks

David Gutierrez*, Wei Tao Shaw, Fu Tai An, Yu Li Hsueh, Matthew Rogge, Gordon Wong, Leonid G. Kazovsky, Kyeong Soo Kim

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The last mile continues to be a major bottleneck in the Internet. Its low bandwidth and flexibility prevents the deployment of new services and the development of new applications. In this paper we present a summary of current efforts in access networks research, focusing in particular on fiber optic solutions. We present the Stanford University aCCESS (SUCCESS) initiative within the Photonics & Networking Research Laboratory (PNRL). As part of this initiative, two novel network architectures have been developed, SUCCESS-HPON and SUCCESS-DWA, which propose a smooth migration path from current TDM-PONs to future higher bandwidth, cost-efficient, scalable WDM-PONs. In addition, we present SUCCESS-LCO, a spectral-shaping line coding technique that enables a cost-effective shorter-term capacity upgrade of existing TDM-PONs. We discuss as well what we believe are the main open research areas in optical access networks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 3rd International Conference on Broadband Communications, Networks and Systems, BROADNETS 2006
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 3rd International Conference on Broadband Communications, Networks and Systems, BROADNETS 2006 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 1 Oct 20065 Oct 2006

Publication series

Name2006 3rd International Conference on Broadband Communications, Networks and Systems, BROADNETS 2006

Conference

Conference2006 3rd International Conference on Broadband Communications, Networks and Systems, BROADNETS 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period1/10/065/10/06

Keywords

  • Access networks
  • PON
  • TDM-PON
  • WDM-PON

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