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Versatile Optical Access Network for Business and Future Consumer Market

Griffioen et al., 1999

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7034649033204568567
Author
Griffioen W
van Wingerden A
van‘t Hul C
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Today's technology of optical cabling is not ideally suited for use in access networks. In this paper an alternative approach is presented where individual miniaturised cables are installed in dedicated mini-tubes. The proposed concept not only equals the functionality of …
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    • G02B6/2804—Optical coupling means having data bus means, i.e. plural waveguides interconnected and providing an inherently bidirectional system by mixing and splitting signals forming multipart couplers without wavelength selective elements, e.g. "T" couplers, star couplers
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
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    • H02G1/08—Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle through tubing or conduit, e.g. rod or draw wire for pushing or pulling

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