05-12-2012, 06:03 PM
Passive Optical Networks
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Network Elements of PON
Passive Power Coupler/Splitter:
Ex: 2X2 3-dB coupler; 80/20 coupler
Star Coupler:
Add/Drop Bus Coupler:
All Optical Switch:
Advantages of PON
Shared infrastructure translates to lower cost per customer.
Passive splitters translate to lower cost.