Passive components in the subscriber loop

The status of passive optical components for optical fiber subscriber loop systems is reviewed in the context of the most often discussed architectures. These architectures and the passive component types and functions are described. It is shown how the components are meeting the key functional requirements of interconnection, furcation, and filtration. A logic flow to the evolution of the architecture which is based on the expected development of the passive components is indicated. >

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