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🎯 Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental concepts and historical development of fiber access networks
- Identify the key drivers and challenges in deploying fiber access networks
- Compare different fiber access architectures and their applications
- Analyze the economic and technical factors influencing fiber network evolution
- Evaluate the role of fiber access networks in modern telecommunications infrastructure
📋 Prerequisites
Before starting this chapter, you should have:
- Basic understanding of optical physics and light propagation
- Familiarity with telecommunications network concepts
- Knowledge of digital communication principles
- Understanding of network topologies and protocols
Curriculum
- 12 Sections
- 92 Lessons
- 1 Week
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- Introduction to Fiber Access Networks8
- Fundamentals of Passive Optical Networks (PON)7
- Time-Division Multiplexing PON Standards7
- Wavelength Division Multiplexing PON (WDM-PON)9
- 4.14.1 WDM-PON Architecture and Principles
- 4.24.2 Arrayed Waveguide Grating (AWG) Technology
- 4.34.3 Tunable Laser Technologies for WDM-PON
- 4.44.4 WDM-PON System Design and Performance
- 4.54.5 WDM-PON Applications and Use Cases
- 4.64.6 ITU-T G.698.4 Standard for WDM-PON
- 4.74.7 WDM-PON Deployment Challenges and Solutions
- 4.84.8 Chapter Summary
- 4.94.9 Knowledge Check
- Time and Wavelength Division Multiplexing PON (TWDM-PON)7
- Advanced PON Technologies and Future Trends3
- PON Network Design and Engineering7
- Digital Signal Processing in PON Systems8
- Coherent Detection for Access Networks10
- 9.19.1 Coherent Detection Fundamentals
- 9.29.2 Coherent Receiver Architectures
- 9.39.3 Advanced Modulation Formats
- 9.49.4 Coherent DSP Algorithms
- 9.59.5 Simplified Coherent Architectures for PON
- 9.69.6 Coherent PON Implementation Challenges
- 9.79.7 Evolution Path to Coherent PON
- 9.89.8 Future Directions and Research
- 9.99.9 Assessment and Review
- 9.109.10 Chapter Summary
- 5G Fronthaul and Backhaul Applications8
- PON Network Management and Operations9
- 11.111.1 PON Management Architecture
- 11.211.2 Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM)
- 11.311.3 Performance Monitoring and Analytics
- 11.411.4 Fault Detection and Isolation
- 11.511.5 Service Provisioning and Activation
- 11.611.6 Network Security and Protection
- 11.711.7 Automation and AI-Driven Operations
- 11.811.8 Assessment and Review
- 11.911.9 Chapter Summary
- Economic Analysis and Deployment Strategies9
- 12.112.1 Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Analysis
- 12.212.2 Operational Expenditure (OPEX) Analysis
- 12.312.3 Business Case Development
- 12.412.4 Deployment Strategies
- 12.512.5 Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- 12.612.6 Regulatory and Policy Considerations
- 12.712.7 Future Economic Considerations
- 12.812.8 Assessment and Course Completion
- 12.912.9 Chapter Summary
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