PON applications

Written on 3:49 PM by ooe

PON systems have never be deployed in quantity in Europe for several reasons. Whilst it is true that these systems need to be multi-service, it is also fair to say that most systems to date have not proven to be so with PSTN services missing from most designs. This situation is now changing and several manufacturers are showing PSTN on their PON product roadmaps, with delivery of such systems scheduled for mid 2003.

Despite the costs and lack of flexibility associated with current equipment designs, there are inherent advantages of PON technology and the next sections look at types of deployments for which PON systems are most suited.