PON

What is PON?

PON stands for Passive Optical Network, which is a type of fiber optic network that uses a single fiber to serve multiple customers.

In a PON, the signal is transmitted downstream from the service provider to the customer premises, and upstream signals from the customer premises are combined and sent back to the service provider. PONs are called "passive" because they rely on passive components, such as splitters, to divide and distribute the optical signal among multiple customers. This makes PONs cost-effective and efficient, as they require less equipment and consume less power than traditional fiber optic networks. PONs are used for a variety of applications, including broadband internet access, voice over IP (VoIP), and video on demand (VOD). They are also used in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks, which provide high-speed broadband access to residential customers. Overall, PONs are a reliable and cost-effective way to deliver high-speed broadband services over long distances, making them an important technology for modern telecommunications networks.