Photonic Integrated Circuits for NGPON2 ONU Transceivers (Invited)
The development of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) for access network applications, such as passive optical networks (PON), constitutes a very attractive ecosystem due to PON’s potential mass market. The implementation of PIC solutions in this context is expected to facilitate the possibility of...
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| author | Cátia Pinho Francisco Rodrigues Ana Maia Tavares Carla Rodrigues Cláudio Emanuel Rodrigues António Teixeira |
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| description | The development of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) for access network applications, such as passive optical networks (PON), constitutes a very attractive ecosystem due to PON’s potential mass market. The implementation of PIC solutions in this context is expected to facilitate the possibility of increasing the complexity and functionalities of devices at a potentially lower cost. We present a review addressing the prominent access network market requirements and the main restrictions stemming from its specific field of application. Higher focus is given to PON devices for the optical network unit (ONU) and the implications of designing a device ready for market by discussing its various perspectives in terms of technology and cost. The discussed PIC solutions/approaches in this paper are mainly based on indium phosphide (InP) technology, due to its monolithic integration capabilities. A comprehensive set of guidelines considering the current technology limitations, benefits, and processes are presented. Additionally, key current approaches and efforts are analyzed for PON next generations, such as next-generation PON 2 (NGPON2) and high-speed PON (HSP). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9050c3279b974f0eae2b6753fb0a67ab2023-11-20T03:28:47ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172020-06-011011402410.3390/app10114024Photonic Integrated Circuits for NGPON2 ONU Transceivers (Invited)Cátia Pinho0Francisco Rodrigues1Ana Maia Tavares2Carla Rodrigues3Cláudio Emanuel Rodrigues4António Teixeira5Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, PortugalInstituto de Telecomunicações (IT), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, PortugalInstituto de Telecomunicações (IT), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, PortugalPICadvanced, PCI—Creative Science Park Via do Conhecimento, Edifício Central, 3830-352 Ílhavo, PortugalAltice Labs, R. José Ferreira Pinto Basto, 3810-106 Aveiro, PortugalInstituto de Telecomunicações (IT), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, PortugalThe development of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) for access network applications, such as passive optical networks (PON), constitutes a very attractive ecosystem due to PON’s potential mass market. The implementation of PIC solutions in this context is expected to facilitate the possibility of increasing the complexity and functionalities of devices at a potentially lower cost. We present a review addressing the prominent access network market requirements and the main restrictions stemming from its specific field of application. Higher focus is given to PON devices for the optical network unit (ONU) and the implications of designing a device ready for market by discussing its various perspectives in terms of technology and cost. The discussed PIC solutions/approaches in this paper are mainly based on indium phosphide (InP) technology, due to its monolithic integration capabilities. A comprehensive set of guidelines considering the current technology limitations, benefits, and processes are presented. Additionally, key current approaches and efforts are analyzed for PON next generations, such as next-generation PON 2 (NGPON2) and high-speed PON (HSP).https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/11/4024photonic integrated circuits (PIC)access networkspassive optical network (PON)next-generation passive optical network 2 (NGPON2)high-speed PON (HSP)super-PON |
| spellingShingle | Cátia Pinho Francisco Rodrigues Ana Maia Tavares Carla Rodrigues Cláudio Emanuel Rodrigues António Teixeira Photonic Integrated Circuits for NGPON2 ONU Transceivers (Invited) Applied Sciences photonic integrated circuits (PIC) access networks passive optical network (PON) next-generation passive optical network 2 (NGPON2) high-speed PON (HSP) super-PON |
| title | Photonic Integrated Circuits for NGPON2 ONU Transceivers (Invited) |
| title_full | Photonic Integrated Circuits for NGPON2 ONU Transceivers (Invited) |
| title_fullStr | Photonic Integrated Circuits for NGPON2 ONU Transceivers (Invited) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Photonic Integrated Circuits for NGPON2 ONU Transceivers (Invited) |
| title_short | Photonic Integrated Circuits for NGPON2 ONU Transceivers (Invited) |
| title_sort | photonic integrated circuits for ngpon2 onu transceivers invited |
| topic | photonic integrated circuits (PIC) access networks passive optical network (PON) next-generation passive optical network 2 (NGPON2) high-speed PON (HSP) super-PON |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/11/4024 |
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