Enhanced passive optical network (PON) processor
US7643753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q11/0071
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An enhanced passive optical network (PON) processor adapted to serve a plurality of PON applications is disclosed. The PON processor is a highly integrated communications processor that can operate in different PON modes including, but not limited to, a gigabit PON (GPON), a broadband PON (BPON), an Ethernet PON (EPON), or any combination thereof. In an embodiment of the present invention the provided PON is fabricated on a single integrated circuit (IC).
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