François Fredricx

Demonstration of extended split APON

An end-to-end data link was demonstrated on an ATM passive optical networks (APON) with extended splitting factor of 128 and 256. The measurements show that the transparent solution can regroup PONs to a split of 128 and 256 on the condition of the optical network units having a limited maximal distance of, for example, 10 km. This solution reuses the standard APON IT hardware. We have also demonstrated that the hardware upgrade solution achieves PON topologies with an extended split of 128 and 256. The critical required increase in upstream sensitivity is offered by the combination of the APD-based burst mode receiver with the low loss combiner.

MUSE: Challenges to Integrate the Multi-Disciplinary Field of BB Access in One Project

The present paper discusses the managerial challenges of the MUSE integrated project on multi service broadband access. It addresses different aspects such as matrix organisation, project office, consensus process, standardisation, dissemination, and quality control.

A new generation of multi-service access networks: results of MUSE phase I

The paper gives a survey of the major results achieved by the European MUSE project during its first phase. The research covers multi service access architectures, first mile solutions, residential gateways and their integration in end-to-end lab trials.