FTTx
Architectures
Objectives:
From this self-study lesson you should learn:
- What are the varieties of FTTx?
- What are the limitations of networks that don't take
fiber all the way to the home?
- How man varieties are there of wireless broadband?
- What are "active star" networks?
- What is a PON and how is it implemented?
- What varieties of PON architectures are possible?
New
network architectures have been developed to reduce the
cost of installing high bandwidth services to the home,
often lumped into the acronym FTTx for "fiber to the x".
These include FTTC for fiber to the curb, also called FTTN
or fiber to the node, FTTH for fiber to the home and FTTP
for fiber to the premises, using "premises" to include
homes, apartments, condos, small businesses, etc.
Recently, we've even added FTTW for fiber to wireless.
This Fiber U self-study program will introduce you to the
various options for FTTx networks and discuss some of the
ways they are implemented.
The course leads you to read online or printed materials
(with an emphasis on the online using the FOA Guide),
watch FOA YouTube Videos, complete some activities and
take the quizzes. Each lesson plan will be self-contained.
Lesson plans open in new pages so the course overview page
stays open to lead you to the next lesson or you may use
the link at the bottom of the page.
Student Assignment
Read
the references, watch the videos and take the quizzes
(Test Your Knowledge)
Online
FOA Reference
FOA
Online Guide to Fiber Optics
FTTx
Architectures
FTTH
in MDUs (multi-dwelling units)
Videos
Lecture
63 FTTH Network Architectures
Reference
Textbook
The
Fiber Optic Association Fiber To The Home Handbook:
Chapter 2
Extra
Credit Reading
Assignments beyond the basics required for the
course will be listed as extra credit.
Test
Your Knowledge
Online
Quiz
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PON Standards and Protocols
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