Passive Optical Networks (PONs) [24:24]

Intro: In this podcast we take a look at modern fiber delivery systems. Podcast Questions: Mike: Passive Optical Networks use Fiber – could you talk a little but about Fiber to the Premise or Home (FTTP or H) Mike: So what exactly is a Fiber P2P Network? Mike: OK, so what's a PON? Mike: What are the PON Architectural Choices? Mike: What is Centralized Splitting? Mike: What is Distributed/Cascaded Splitting? Mike: What are some of the Protocols and Standards used with PONs? Mike: What are the Outside Plant Components? Mike: What's an ONT? Mike: Are Technicians typically terminating fiber in the field? Reference List: FiOS: Our FutureJames Armstrong, Chris Cote, Stan McCoy, James ToddSTCC Verizon NextStep Class of 2008 Passive Optical Network SplitterLawrence Graham, Mike Thompson, Jodi Lewandowski, Jeremy Dillensneider, Stephen BooherSTCC Verizon NextStep Class of 2006 FTTH Explained: Delivering efficient customer bandwidth and enhanced serviceshttp://www.iec.org/online/tutorials/fiber_home/Michael Kunigonis, Product Line Manager: Access Corning Cable Systems