Champion ONE is set to launch our line of high-performance XGS-PON optical transceivers for use in both OLT and ONU applications. This article gives you all the information you need if you’re considering an upgrade to your fiber-to-the-premises (FTTx) infrastructure.
What Is XGS-PON?
XGS-PON is the symmetrical 10G upstream/10G downstream PON standard developed by ITU. It is considered a simplified, more cost-effective version of NG-PON2, in which wavelengths are fixed and mobility has been removed.
XGS-PON uses wavelengths outside of the spectrum allocated to other PON technologies; as a result, GPON, XGS-PON, NG-PON2, and others will be able to co-exist on the same fiber. It enables the operators to deploy lower-cost 10G XGS-PON services first and capture immediate 10 Gb/s business opportunities before launching WDM-PON.
Because of this spectrum allocation, NG-PON2 or WDM-PON can be introduced later without a forklift upgrade to the network or disrupting any existing GPON or XGS-PON services.
The solution uses the same PON OLT platform and same line card chassis, as shown in the diagram below. Different optics can be plugged in to serve different optical network units (ONU) for GPON, XGS-PON, and, eventually, NG-PON2 or WDM-PON. This makes the network evolution simple, flexible, and efficient and reduces both CAPEX and OPEX.
Why Is XGS-PON Important?
The FTTx market continues to grow, and networks will imminently require next-generation PON to serve this growing customer base. Meanwhile, cost-conscious network operators are looking for the right balance between near-term investment and long-term strategy. They seek a cost-effective network evolution at a pace that suits their specific business needs. In today’s market, XGS-PON is that crucial migration step forward.
Champion ONE will be offering a full range of high-performance XGS-PON optics (OLT, ONU, SFP+, XFP, N1/N2, C/I Temp), splitters, and passive mux/demuxes to help you deploy or upgrade to a most cost-effective 10G-PON network. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation.
