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Broadband Technology
Platforms
Chris Moore, Deputy Chief
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Broadband Workshop
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Residential Advanced Services Lines
by Technology as of
June 30, 2007
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Up to 7 Mbs download;
1 Mbs upload
Distance dependent
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Cable Broadband Service
Developed for TV
distribution
Evolved to provide
TV/Data/Voice
Up to 15 Mbs
download;
2 Mbs upload
Distance independent
Register w/ FCC
Cable Modem
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Hybrid Fiber/Coax (HFC)
CATV Network
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Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON)
Fiber to the Home Architecture
Edge router
(data, video) 2.5 Gbps @ 1490 nm splitters points
Small/medium
enterprises
1.2 Gbps @ 1310 nm
Optical
Line Terminal (OLT) Optional 1,550 nm to
support local Single family
analog/digital video if homes
Softswitch
(for voice) required
Optical
Network Terminal (ONT)
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Typical GPON Components
Optional Video Coupler for RF Optical Taps
overlay Fiber Splice Closures
Distribution
Cable
Drop
Feeder Cable Cable
Optical Line
Terminal
Outside Plant Splitter Cabinet
Optical Patch Panel
Optical
Network
Terminals
A single fiber, splitters and subs is the “PON”
Optional Video Amplifier
Fixed:
– C-band – 4 & 6 GHz
– V-Sats – 11 & 14 GHz
Satellite advantage:
Ubiquitous coverage
Satellite provides
ubiquitous coverage,
including rural areas
Terrestrial base
Stations provide
coverage in areas
where satellite signals
may be weak
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Fixed Wireless Services - Licensed
Traditional fixed point-to-point service: Microwave
signals are aimed along a narrow path using high-
gain antennas.
Requires line-of-sight
Applications: Communications backbones;
studio-transmitter links; cable relay
Origin
Terminus
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Fixed Wireless Services - Licensed
Examples:
Local Multipoint
Business Distribution Service
Access &
Backhaul
W-Fi
802.11
Wi-Fi
Hotspot
Directly to Backhaul
Indoor Modem
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Mobile Wireless
Broadband Service
The FCC has created multiple mobile radio services suitable
for broadband:
– Cellular Service
– Specialized Mobile Radio Service (SMRs)
– Personal Communications Service (PCS)
– Advanced Wireless Service (AWS)
– 700 MHz (Recently Auctioned)
Technologies: GSM family; CDMA family; planned WiMAX
Various types of service, with data speeds of up to 2 Mbs
Actual speed depends on several factors
All of the major technologies have developed evolutionary
paths to faster data rates
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Wireless Internet Service
Providers (WISPs) - Unlicensed
Part 15 of the FCC rules provides for operation
of unlicensed devices
Many kinds of devices
operate under these
low power rules -
Wi-Fi
Various techniques
are used to enable
broadband service
in rural areas Metropolitan, Rural &
Community Networks
Data speeds vary
There are thousands of WISPs operating
on an unlicensed basis around the U.S.
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Broadband Over Power Lines
High Voltage Medium Voltage Low Voltage
~ MVolts ~ 1kVolts to 40 kVolts
~ 120/240 Volts
LV
Distribution
Coupler Repeater Transformer
Power
Generation
Plant Backhaul
Substation Power Line
Point
(Gateway) Interface Device
Located In Home
Access BPL
Internet
Internet In some Access
implementations,
these physical links
are replaced by
BPL signals are extracted here
Aggregation wireless links
& converted into/from traditional
Point
communication packets for
appropriate communication direction
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BPL : Bypassing the
Transformer
Low-Voltage
Distribution
Transformer
Medium
Voltage
Coupler
Bridge &
Control
Module
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Conclusion
Thank you!
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