The Reason of GPON Popular On the Fiber Optics Market?

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As
the wide use of broadband services and fiber-in and copper-out development,
carriers require a longer transmission reach, higher bandwidth, reliability,
and lower operating expense (OPEX) on services. GPON supports many functions to
meet customers needs

What
is GPON?

GPON
stands for Gigabit Passive Optical Networks. GPON is defined by ITU-T
recommendation series G.984.1 through G.984.6. GPON can transport not only
Ethernet, but also ATM and TDM (PSTN, ISDN, E1 and E3) traffic. Its main
characteristic is the use of passive splitters in the fiber distribution
network, enabling one single feeding fiber from the provider’s central office
to serve multiple homes and small businesses. Gigabyte Passive Optical Networks
are networks which rely on optical cables to deliver information. It is a
point-to-multipoint access mechanism which enables a single feeding fiber from
the network provider’s central location to serve multiple users within their
homes and small businesses.

What
are differences between GPON, EPON and BPON?

EPON
(Ethernet Passive Optical Network) and GPON are very similar in meaning,
because they are both PON networks and both use optical cables and the same
optical frequency. The rate of these two networks in the upstream direction is
about 1.25 Gbits/s, but this is where the two differ from each other. BPON
(Broadband Passive Optical Network) and GPON are also very similar in the same
respects mentioned above. They all use optical fiber and can provide services
for 16 to 32 users. The BPON specification follows ITU-T G983.1, while GPON
follows ITU-T G984.1. When PON applications began to be introduced, BPON was
the most popular.

GPON
is popular on the fiber optics market, except for its advanced technology, it
can be explained from five basic elements.

1.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.

 

2.Speeds:
One of the main reasons for creating GPON is to have a higher bit rate in the
downstream direction. The downstream transmission rate of EPON is the same as
its upstream rate, which is 1.25 Gbit/s, while the downstream rate of GPON is
2.48 Gbit/s.

 

3.Secutity:
GPONs are inherently secure systems due to the isolated nature of the signals
within the optic fibers. Because they travel in a closed circuit and include
encryption, GPON is impossible to hack or tap.

 

4.Affordability:
Fiber
optic GPON cables are cheaper than copper LAN cables. You can also
avoid investing in wiring closets and related electronic equipment, thereby
increasing long-term cost savings.

 

5.Energy
Saving: As opposed to a standard copper wire in most networks, GPON’s are 95%
more energy efficient. In addition to efficiency, gigabyte passive optical
networks provide a low cost solutions to adding users through splitters which
make GPON’s desirable in populated areas. As a more efficient and powerful
technology for your building, you can consider GPON a step in the right
direction.

 

If
you have any questions about GPON or want to purchase GPON-supported products,
please contact us (sales@fiber-mart.com.) and we will provide you with
satisfactory service.