Passive Optical Networks Principles And Practice Cedric F Lam by Cedric F Lam 9780080553450, 9780123738530, 0080553451, 0123738539 instant download after payment.

Passive optical network (PON) technologies have become an important broadband access technology as a result of the growing demand for bandwidth-hungry video-on-demand applications. Written by the leading researchers and industry experts in the field, Passive Optical Networks provides coherent coverage of networking technologies, fiber optic transmission technologies, as well as the electronics involved in PON system development. Features: An in-depth overview of PON technologies and the potential applications that they enableComprehensive review of all major PON standards and architecture evolutions, as well as their pros and consBalanced coverage of recent research findings with economic and engineering considerationsPresents system issues of protocols, performance, management and protectionExtensive references to standards and research materials for further studies This book provides an authoritative overview of PON technologies and system requirements and is ideal for engineers and managers in industry, university researchers, and graduate students.