Active Optical Network (AON)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Active_Optical_Network_(AON)
GPTKB entity
Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:optical_network_architecture
gptkbp:advantage higher power consumption
flexible network management
higher operational cost
easy fault isolation
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs point-to-point optical network
gptkbp:application gptkb:FTTH_(Fiber_to_the_Home)
FTTB (Fiber to the Building)
FTTP (Fiber to the Premises)
gptkbp:component gptkb:optical_line_terminal_(OLT)
gptkb:optical_network_unit_(ONU)
gptkb:optical_switch
electrical power supply
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Passive_Optical_Network_(PON)
gptkbp:feature allows for individual bandwidth allocation
provides dedicated fiber to each user
uses electrically powered switching equipment
supports long distances between central office and user
gptkbp:requires active components at distribution points
gptkbp:roadType star topology
tree topology
gptkbp:supportsProtocol gptkb:Ethernet
gptkb:SONET/SDH
gptkb:Gigabit_Ethernet
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:fiber-optic_communication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fiber_to_the_home_(FTTH)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Active Optical Network (AON)