100G CPON Architecture Specification

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“Cable” Doesn’t Equal “Coax”: The Rise of Fiber Continues

January 7, 2025

All too often, people equate the word “cable” with “coax” (aka coaxial cable), the insulated copper cable that cable companies have historically used to connect devices around the world and deliver information and entertainment. “Cable,” however, isn’t just made of metal but also of glass: fiber-optic cable (aka fiber). The use of fiber in cable […]

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Get Ready for 100G: CPON Architecture Specification Issued

May 4, 2023

The advancements of coherent passive optical networks (CPON) will lead to a robust and noticeable boost to the customer experience in businesses and the home. The benefits include providing faster downloads, less buffering and increased capacity for many consumer devices using applications simultaneously. Since Passive Optical Network (PON) technology was first deployed in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) […]

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