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92 Lessons
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Introduction to Fiber Access Networks
8
1.1
1.1 Historical Context and Development
1.2
1.2 Fundamental Concepts
1.3
1.3 Major Deployment Challenges
1.4
1.4 Fiber Access Network Architectures
1.5
1.5 Applications and Market Drivers
1.6
1.6 Current Market Status and Future Trends
1.7
1.7 Chapter Summary
1.8
1.8 Knowledge Check
Fundamentals of Passive Optical Networks (PON)
7
2.1
2.1 PON Architecture Fundamentals
2.2
2.2 PON Topologies and Implementations
2.3
2.3 Burst Mode Operation in TDM-PON
2.4
2.4 PON Power Budget Analysis
2.5
2.5 PON Standards and Technologies
2.6
2.6 Chapter Summary
2.7
2.7 Knowledge Check
Time-Division Multiplexing PON Standards
7
3.1
3.1 IEEE 802.3ah EPON Standard
3.2
3.2 ITU-T G.984 GPON Standard
3.3
3.3 10-Gigabit PON Standards Evolution
3.4
3.4 Next-Generation PON Evolution
3.5
3.5 PON Standards Comparison and Migration Strategies
3.6
3.6 Chapter Summary
3.7
3.7 Knowledge Check
Wavelength Division Multiplexing PON (WDM-PON)
9
4.1
4.1 WDM-PON Architecture and Principles
4.2
4.2 Arrayed Waveguide Grating (AWG) Technology
4.3
4.3 Tunable Laser Technologies for WDM-PON
4.4
4.4 WDM-PON System Design and Performance
4.5
4.5 WDM-PON Applications and Use Cases
4.6
4.6 ITU-T G.698.4 Standard for WDM-PON
4.7
4.7 WDM-PON Deployment Challenges and Solutions
4.8
4.8 Chapter Summary
4.9
4.9 Knowledge Check
Time and Wavelength Division Multiplexing PON (TWDM-PON)
7
5.1
5.1 TWDM-PON Concept and Motivation
5.2
5.2 ITU-T NG-PON2 Standard (G.989)
5.3
5.3 Google Fiber’s Super-PON Architecture
5.4
5.4 TWDM-PON Implementation Challenges
5.5
5.5 Future Evolution of TWDM-PON
5.6
5.6 Chapter Summary
5.7
5.7 Knowledge Check
Advanced PON Technologies and Future Trends
3
6.1
6.1 25G/50G PON Systems Development
6.2
6.2 Advanced Modulation and Signal Processing
6.3
6.3 Optical Amplification and Reach Extension
PON Network Design and Engineering
7
7.1
7.1 PON Network Architecture Design
7.2
7.2 Optical Power Budget Analysis
7.3
7.3 Wavelength Planning and Channel Allocation
7.4
7.4 Network Reach and Splitting Ratio Optimization
7.5
7.5 Fiber Plant Design and Construction
7.6
7.6 Assessment and Review
7.7
7.7 Chapter Summary
Digital Signal Processing in PON Systems
8
8.1
8.1 Introduction to DSP in PON Systems
8.2
8.2 Equalization Techniques
8.3
8.3 Forward Error Correction (FEC)
8.4
8.4 Advanced Modulation Formats
8.5
8.5 Burst-Mode DSP for PON
8.6
8.6 DSP Implementation Considerations
8.7
8.7 Assessment and Review
8.8
8.8 Chapter Summary
Coherent Detection for Access Networks
10
9.1
9.1 Coherent Detection Fundamentals
9.2
9.2 Coherent Receiver Architectures
9.3
9.3 Advanced Modulation Formats
9.4
9.4 Coherent DSP Algorithms
9.5
9.5 Simplified Coherent Architectures for PON
9.6
9.6 Coherent PON Implementation Challenges
9.7
9.7 Evolution Path to Coherent PON
9.8
9.8 Future Directions and Research
9.9
9.9 Assessment and Review
9.10
9.10 Chapter Summary
5G Fronthaul and Backhaul Applications
8
10.1
10.1 5G Network Architecture Overview
10.2
10.2 Fronthaul Transport Solutions
10.3
10.3 C-RAN and Cloud-Native Transport
10.4
10.4 Timing and Synchronization
10.5
10.5 Backhaul Network Solutions
10.6
10.6 Fiber Network Design for 5G
10.7
10.7 Assessment and Review
10.8
10.8 Chapter Summary
PON Network Management and Operations
9
11.1
11.1 PON Management Architecture
11.2
11.2 Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)
11.3
11.3 Performance Monitoring and Analytics
11.4
11.4 Fault Detection and Isolation
11.5
11.5 Service Provisioning and Activation
11.6
11.6 Network Security and Protection
11.7
11.7 Automation and AI-Driven Operations
11.8
11.8 Assessment and Review
11.9
11.9 Chapter Summary
Economic Analysis and Deployment Strategies
9
12.1
12.1 Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Analysis
12.2
12.2 Operational Expenditure (OPEX) Analysis
12.3
12.3 Business Case Development
12.4
12.4 Deployment Strategies
12.5
12.5 Risk Assessment and Mitigation
12.6
12.6 Regulatory and Policy Considerations
12.7
12.7 Future Economic Considerations
12.8
12.8 Assessment and Course Completion
12.9
12.9 Chapter Summary
Evolution of Fiber Access Networks
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