Abstract

Possible configurations of tunable components for the next-generation passive optical network stage 2 (NG-PON2) are reviewed on the basis of system requirements. Expected network functions in NG-PON2 systems along with the concept of in-service tuning in colorless ONUs are also reviewed.

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