Simulation and performance analysis of gigabit passive optical network (GPON)

Abstract

In today scenario, there is demand of High Speed Internet access (HSI), Video on demand (VoD) and live streaming which cannot be fulfilled by Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) technology (using copper media). Bringing optical fiber to every home is the definite response to such a demand of great bandwidth. One way of providing fiber to the home is through a GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) technology. GPON is point to multipoint (P2MP) mechanism and is regarded as one of the best choices for the broadband access network in the future. fiber cable length, bit rate, attenuation, dispersion…OptiSystem v7.0 is used for building the overall system and carrying out simulations. The performance analysis is based on eye diagrams and Quality factor.