An OFDMA-based optical access network architecture exhibiting ultra-high capacity and wireline-wireless convergence

This article presents ACCORDANCE, a novel optical access network architecture based on OFDMA technology and applied on a PON topology. In compliance with next generation optical access requirements, this architecture aims to outperform existing PON solutions in terms of total capacity, bandwidth all...

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Published in:IEEE communications magazine 2012-08, Vol.50 (8), p.71-78
Main Authors: Kanonakis, Konstantinos, Kourtessis, Pandelis, Milosavljevic, Milos, Cano, Ivan N., Prat, Osep, Tomkos, Ioannis, Krimmel, Heinz-George, Schaich, Frank, Lange, Christoph, Weis, Erik, Leuthold, Juerg, Winter, Marcus, Romero, Sergio
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
OFDM
Optical filters
Optical modulation
Optical network units
Optical receivers
Optical transmitters
Passive optical networks
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Summary:This article presents ACCORDANCE, a novel optical access network architecture based on OFDMA technology and applied on a PON topology. In compliance with next generation optical access requirements, this architecture aims to outperform existing PON solutions in terms of total capacity, bandwidth allocation flexibility, number of users, and network reach. Moreover, it provides the opportunity for convergence with wireless technologies and a smooth migration path from legacy access solutions like TDMA-PONs and DSL.
ISSN:0163-6804
1558-1896
DOI:10.1109/MCOM.2012.6257530