Sep 22 2010
WDM-PON Forum conducted a WDM-PON workshop on the application of multiple colors of light in optical communication networks. The forum was established by ADVA Optical Networking, LG-Ericsson, Genexis, INS Communications, and Applied Optoelectronics.
The WDM-PON forum supports the utilization of multiple colors of wavelengths or light in the fiber-optic networks, targeted at the end-users. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) can improve next-generation optical communication networks. The usage of WDM will deliver flexibility, and high bandwidth to these networks.
Currently, light transmitting fiber-optic communication networks are widely utilized to serve businesses and homes with high bandwidth. The optical networks, called fiber-to-the-business (FTTB), or fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), optimize communication and sharing of information.
The WDM-PON forum will leverage the optical technologies to offer cost-effective and enhanced services with high bandwidth and minimal energy consumption, to the advanced communication networks. The WDM-PON workshop, held at the FTTH Council Conference in Las Vegas, featured panel discussion, and presentations. Several academic and industry experts contributed to the technological workshop.