Abstract
Thick-core polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) plastic optical fiber (POF) has been recognized as a strong candidate for future broadband and flexible in-home networks. Economic and technical studies have shown the benefits of a low-cost solution to address the bandwidth or capacity on-demand for wireless and wired services. The current challenges being addressed ensure the evolution from laboratories to field-trial systems, with emerging and maturing POF components. Hence, Gigabit POF solutions either as a stand-alone solution or being integrated in end-user terminals are on the verge of commercialization. This paper gives an overview of the recent activities of POF research in the labs and commercial activities for in-home POF deployment.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | POF 2014 - 23rd International Conference on Plastic Optical Fibers, Proceedings, 8-10 October 2014, Hiyoshi, Yokohama |
| Place of Publication | s.l. |
| Publisher | s.n. |
| Pages | 1-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | 23rd International Conference on Plastic Optical Fibers (POF 2014) - Keio University, Yokohama, Japan Duration: 8 Oct 2014 → 10 Oct 2014 Conference number: 23 http://pof2014.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | 23rd International Conference on Plastic Optical Fibers (POF 2014) |
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| Abbreviated title | POF 2014 |
| Country/Territory | Japan |
| City | Yokohama |
| Period | 8/10/14 → 10/10/14 |
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Keywords
- Fiber wireless
- In-building networks
- Modulation format
- Polymer
- Radio-over-fiber