FTTX Concepts and Applications [Hardcover]

This book presents fundamental passive optical network (PON) concepts, providing you with the tools needed to understand, design, and build these new access networks. The logical sequence of topics begins with the underlying principles and components of optical fiber communication technologies used in access networks. Next, the book progresses from descriptions of PON and fiber-to-the-X (FTTX) alternatives to their application to fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks and, lastly, to essential measurement and testing procedures for network installation and maintenance.

An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department.

Preface.

Chapter 1 Access Technologies.

1.1 General Network Concepts.

1.1.1 Network Architecture Concepts.

1.1.2 Types of Networks.

1.1.3 Network Terminology.

1.1.4 First-Mile Concept.

1.1.5 Network Market Opportunities.

1.1.6 Terminology for Premises.

1.2 Comparison of Access Technologies.

1.2.1 Hybrid Fiber–Coax.

1.2.2 Digital Subscriber Line.

1.2.3 WiMAX.

1.3 Passive Optical Networks.

1.3.1 Basic PON Architectures.

1.3.2 What Is FTTx?

1.4 Point-to-Point Links.

1.5 Summary.

Further Reading.

Chapter 2 Optical Communications Essentials.

2.1 Definitions of Units and Terms.

2.1.1 Metric Prefixes.

2.1.2 Electromagnetic Spectral Bands.

2.1.3 Optical Spectral Band.

2.1.4 Digital Multiplexing Hierarchy.

2.1.5 Decibel Units.

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