FITL upgrade: Evolution versus revolution

30 December 2002

conference paper
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Vol. 3, 1907-1910
https://doi.org/10.1109/icc.1993.397610

Abstract

Current perceptions are that an evolutionary approach is required for fiber-in-the-loop (FITL) deployment, but such suppositions make implicit assumptions about the rate of new service uptake. An alternative scenario is one of discontinuous change, termed network revolution. Both options are considered, together with the conditions which will encourage their realization. Technologies for network upgrade, their relative costs and implementation timescales are discussed.

Keywords

CMOS TECHNOLOGY
COSTS
LARGE SCALE INTEGRATION
CIRCUITS
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
EUROPE
NARROWBAND
PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORKS
CMOS PROCESS
TELLURIUM

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