GPON technology overview and advantages

GPON Technology

GPON technology is the latest generation broadband passive optical integrated access standard based on ITU-TG.984.x standard. It has many advantages such as high bandwidth, high efficiency, large coverage, rich user interface, etc. Most operators regard it as an ideal technology for achieving broadband and integrated transformation of access network services. GPON was first proposed by the FSAN organization in September 2002. On this basis, ITU-T completed the development of ITU-T G.984.1 and G.984.2 in March 2003, and completed G. in February and June 2004. Standardization of 984.3. Thus, the standard family of GPON is finally formed.

The basic structure of the device based on GPON technology is similar to that of the existing PON. It is also the OLT (optical line terminal) of the central office, the ONT/ONU (the optical network terminal or optical network unit) of the user end, and the first two devices are connected by the single mode. The optical fiber (SM fiber) and the passive splitter (Splitter) are composed of an ODN (Optical Distribution Network) and a network management system.

Advantages of GPON technology

Greater range: Single-mode fiber, like the kind used in GPON systems, can transmit data over 10 to 20 kilometers. On the other hand, conventional copper is typically limited to a range of 100 meters.

Faster speeds: Fiber optics provides high-performance bandwidth of 5 gigabits per second (Gbps) downstream and 25 Gbps up to the hub. For larger businesses, scalability enables you to provide a seamless path up to 40 Gbps without upgrading the cabling. Such speeds are inconceivable for copper wires, especially over a great distance.

Space-saving benefits: GPON fiber is a fraction of the size of traditional copper cables, meaning less space is required to run the cabling through your building. Also, thanks to the extended signal reach, you don’t need as much signal-boosting equipment. As a result, you can install fewer server rooms and equipment to sustain your business’s network requirements.

Lower cost: Fiber optic GPON cables are less expensive than copper-based LAN cables. You can also increase your long-term savings by avoiding the need to invest in wiring closets and associated electronics.

Flexible infrastructure capacity: With a single network, you can achieve full coverage for voice, data, surveillance cameras, Wi-Fi backhaul, and other network functions required to conduct business.

Environmentally friendly: As a more efficient and powerful technology for your building, you can consider GPON a step in the right direction. It requires considerably fewer active components to remain up and running, and it doesn’t have strict operating temperature requirements. This means your business uses less electricity and air conditioning when you switch to GPON.

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GPON technology conclusion

GPON is the most complex of all PONs. But it’s the best one of all PONs. GPON has the benefits of saving costs for moves and adds or other changes, low price per port on passive components, easy installation and low installation costs. So GPON gains the popularity in today’s diverse and ever-changing technology applications.