Synchronization of a WDM Packet-Switched Slotted Ring

In this paper, we present two different strategies of slot synchronization in wavelength-division-multiplexing (WDM) packet-switched slotted-ring networks. Emphasis is given to the architecture behind the WDM Optical Network Demonstrator over Rings (WONDER) project, which is based on tunable transmitters and fixed receivers. The WONDER experimental prototype is currently being developed at the laboratories of Politecnico di Torino. In the former strategy, a slotsynchronization signal is transmitted by the master station on a dedicated control wavelength; in the latter, slave nodes achieve slot synchronization aligning on data packets that are received from the master. The performance of both synchronization strategies, particularly in terms of packet-collision probability, was evaluated by simulation. The technique based on transmitting a timing signal on a dedicated control wavelength achieves better performance, although it is more expensive due to the need for an additional wavelength. However, the technique based on aligning data packets that are received from the master, despite attaining lower timing stability, still deserves further study, particularly if limiting the number of wavelengths and receivers is a major requirement. Some experimental results, which were measured on the WONDER prototype, are also shown. Measurement results, together with theoretical findings, demonstrate the good synchronization performance of the prototype

Optimal deployment of next-generation PON for high and ultra-high bandwidth demand scenarios in large urban areas

This paper proposes a techno-economic analysis of the optimal deployment of multiple PON networks with different technologies, including the newest next-generation standards, such as GPON, XGSPON, NG-PON2 and 50G-EPON, within a large urban area in Quito. On this zone, we simulated a population of around 20000 customers, distributed between two central offices. We assume that customers demand different bitrates considering present and future bitrate-demand scenarios. This analysis uses an algorithm called OTS (Optimal Topology Search) which employs a nested set of heuristics in order to find the optimal topology for the deployment of PON in large areas with many potential customers. Results obtained in this research describe an accurate projection of the optimal deployment cost and the most suitable PON technology for each bitrate demand scenario, taking into account not only the cost of the entire hardware, but leasing, labor-hours, pole-works and trenching/recapping-works

Introduction to the JOCN special issue on future PON architectures enabled by advanced technology

This JOCN Special Issue, which spans the September and October 2020 issues, investigates the future of passive optical networks (PONs) in light of new enabling technologies that are currently under consideration. The papers present a broad overview of topics of current interest, across both the physical and network layers. They investigate how new technologies (e.g., higher-speed direct detection transceivers, coherent systems, advanced digital signal processing, and new optoelectronic components) and new network-layer approaches may drive the medium- to long-term evolution of PONs