PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK

CONTENTS
 INTRODUCTION

Passive Optical Network is essentially a cost effective optical fiber based access system for
providing multi-play (voice, video, data etc) services, being rolled out by BSNL shortly, to both
business and residential customers. A Passive Optical networks (PON) use optical fibre and
optical power splitters to connect the Optical Line Terminal (OLT) at the local exchange to the
subscriber’s Optical Network Unit (ONU) on his premises. No electrical or electronic components
are used between these points. This approach greatly simplifies network operation &
maintenance, and reduces the cost. Another advantage is that much less fiber is required than in
point-to point topologies
ARCHITECTURE OF PON
Benefits of PON-Based Architectures

There are three major benefits for service providers that deploy PON architectures instead
of deploying point-to-point fibers, although some of these reasons are becoming less
compelling.

1. Access Fiber Saving

Fiber saving between the optical splitter and the central office or POP locations is the most
relevant aspect for PON in FTTH deployments.

2. Port Saving in the Aggregation Central Office or POP

3. Analog Video Overlay
 TYPES OF PONs!
APON: Initial name for ATM based PON spec.
Designed by Full Service Access Network (FSAN) group
! BPON: Broadband PON standard specified in ITU G.983.1 thru
G.893.7 = APON renamed
"155 or 622 Mbps downstream, 155 upstream
! EPON: Ethernet based PON draft being designed by IEEE
802.3ah.
"1000 Mbps down and 1000 Mbps up.
! GPON: Gigabit PON standard specified in ITU G.984.1 and
G.984.2
"1244 and 2488 Mbps Down, 155/622/1244/2488 up
 EPON & GPON APPLICATION

Residential or Business Services

High Speed Internet
Transparent LAN Service
Broadcast Video
Multi-Play (Voice, Video, Data etc.)
TDM Telephony
Video on Demand
On –line Gaming
Wireless Services
Wireless backhaul over PON
 FEATURES OF PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK
Features BPON GPON EPON

Responsible Standard body FSAN & ITU-T SG15 FSAN & ITU-T SG15 IEEE 802.3ah
(G-983 Series) (G-984 Series)

Bandwidth Down Stream up to 622 Mbps Down Stream up to 2.5 Gbps Down Stream up to 1.25 Gbps
Up Stream up to 155.52 Mbps Up Stream up to 2.5 Gbps Up Stream up to 1.25 Gbps

Downstream ‫ג‬ 1490 nm & 1550 nm 1490 nm & 1550 nm 1490 nm

Upstream ‫ג‬ 1310 nm 1310 nm 1310 nm

No. of fibers 1 or 2 1 or 2 1

Protection Switching Support multiple protection configuration Support multiple protection configuration  
 CONCLUSION

PON is a leading new technology for broadband access that promises to deliver
bandwidth for a new generation of bandwidth-intensive applications such as HDTV,
interactive gaming, distance learning etc. As it uses passive network components,
that simplifies and reduces the cost and maintenance challenges associated with
active network technologies. Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and other regions, where
PON has already been deployed, it has quickly gained a reputation for high
performance, low cost, and exceptional stability.