Standards-Compliant Broadband Passive Optical Network (BPON) Device Works with PowerQUICCTM Processors to Help Reduce Cost and Complexity of Optical Network Termination Equipment
Nov. 17, 2003- The promise of fiber to the premises (FTTx) is gaining momentum with the arrival of standards-based broadband passive optical network (BPON) solutions. Motorola, Inc. is addressing this growing market by introducing an industry-standard BPON chipset solution aimed at optical network termination (ONT) applications.Broadband passive optical networking is designed to enable more than a 10x increase in bandwidth over existing broadband technologies, such as digital subscriber line (DSL) and broadband cable. Telecommunication carriers can leverage the higher bandwidth of BPON technology (up to 622Mbps downstream) to increase their revenue streams by offering subscribers "triple play" services of voice-video-data, and they can reduce their cost of deployment through point to multi-point architectures.
A key component of Motorola's BPON solution is the new MC92701, a BPON layer termination device that fully complies with the ITU-T G.983 specification. Adherence to this industry standard enhances PON system interoperability, which in turn can make it easier to build and deploy FTTx networks. The MC92701 works in tandem with Motorola's PowerQUICCTM I and PowerQUICC IITM communications processors to provide a comprehensive system solution for ONT equipment used in FTTx systems. The MC92701 device has been designed to interoperate with PowerQUICC processors, which are widely used to handle communications and control functions in both optical line termination (OLT) and ONT systems.
Availability
Motorola
is currently sampling the MC92701 device. MC92701 production is scheduled for Q1
2004. For pricing information, please contact Motorola or your local Motorola
sales representative. For additional BPON solution information, visit
www.motorola.com/semiconductors/PON.
