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Dynamic TWDM-PON for mobile radio access networks
Optics Express
|November 13, 2013
Summary
This study explores Time and Wavelength Division Multiplexing Passive Optical Networks (TWDM-PON) for mobile Radio Access Networks (RANs). TWDM-PON offers flexible operation and wideband communication, surpassing TDM-PON bandwidth capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Optical Networking
- Wireless Communication Systems
Background:
- Mobile terminals have driven exponential growth in mobile Radio Access Network (RAN) traffic.
- This necessitates an increase in radio base stations and interconnections, demanding advanced optical network solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate effective optical network technologies for mobile RANs.
- To propose Time and Wavelength Division Multiplexing Passive Optical Network (TWDM-PON) for flexible and wideband mobile RAN operation.
Main Methods:
- Numerical simulation was employed to assess the feasibility of TWDM-PON for mobile RAN applications.
- Performance was evaluated in terms of bandwidth accommodation and efficiency compared to existing technologies.
Main Results:
- TWDM-PON demonstrated the capability to accommodate greater bandwidth than Time Division Multiplexing Passive Optical Network (TDM-PON).
- The proposed TWDM-PON effectively eliminated unused bandwidth inherent in TDM-PON systems.
Conclusions:
- TWDM-PON is a feasible and advantageous optical network technology for future mobile RANs.
- It offers enhanced bandwidth capacity and improved spectral efficiency for mobile communication infrastructure.
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