Itu-T: Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical Networks (GPON) : Enhancement Band
Itu-T: Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical Networks (GPON) : Enhancement Band
Itu-T: Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical Networks (GPON) : Enhancement Band
ITU-T G.984.5
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Summary
Recommendation ITU-T G.984.5 defines wavelength ranges reserved for additional service signals to
be overlaid via wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) in future passive optical networks (PON)
for maximizing the value of optical distribution networks (ODNs).
History
Edition Recommendation Approval Study Group Unique ID*
1.0 ITU-T G.984.5 2007-09-22 15 11.1002/1000/9185
1.1 ITU-T G.984.5 (2007) Amd.1 2009-10-09 15 11.1002/1000/10543
2.0 ITU-T G.984.5 2014-05-14 15 11.1002/1000/12184
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1 Scope
The purpose of this Recommendation is to define wavelength ranges reserved for additional service
signals to be overlaid via wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) in future gigabit-capable passive
optical networks (G-PON) for maximizing the value of optical distribution networks (ODNs). Other
PON systems, such as B-PON, have wavelength plans based on [ITU-T G.983.3], which includes
existing options for enhancement bands. This Recommendation also defines further wavelength
ranges reserved for additional service signals to be overlaid via WDM in future PONs whose
wavelength allocations are based on [ITU-T G.983.3].
For this purpose, this Recommendation defines and provides:
– wavelength ranges to be reserved; and
– X/S tolerance in PON optical network units (ONUs).
Appendices I, II and III provide:
– sample parameters of a discrete WDM filter that combines and isolates the G-PON up/down
signals and enhancement bands at the OLT side;
– examples of wavelength allocation for NGA services and video distribution services;
– methods for calculating required isolation for WDM/CE/CEM devices.
The physical media dependent (PMD) layer specification for G-PON in the absence of an
enhancement band is defined in [ITU-T G.984.2]. PMD layer specifications for G-PON in the
presence of enhancement bands are defined by the combination of [ITU-T G.984.2] and this
Recommendation. Whenever a parameter specified in [ITU-T G.984.2] is not explicitly mentioned in
this Recommendation, its value given in [ITU-T G.984.2] remains valid. Whenever a parameter is
specified in both this Recommendation and [ITU-T G.984.2], the specification in this
Recommendation takes precedence.
2 References
The following ITU-T Recommendations and other references contain provisions which, through
reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Recommendation. At the time of publication, the
editions indicated were valid. All Recommendations and other references are subject to revision;
users of this Recommendation are therefore encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the
most recent edition of the Recommendations and other references listed below. A list of the currently
valid ITU-T Recommendations is regularly published. The reference to a document within this
Recommendation does not give it, as a stand-alone document, the status of a Recommendation.
[ITU-T G.652] Recommendation ITU-T G.652 (2009), Characteristics of a single-mode
optical fibre and cable.
[ITU-T G.671] Recommendation ITU-T G.671 (2012), Transmission characteristics of optical
components and subsystems.
[ITU-T G.983.1] Recommendation ITU-T G.983.1 (2005), Broadband optical access systems
based on Passive Optical Networks (PON).
[ITU-T G.983.3] Recommendation ITU-T G.983.3 (2001), A broadband optical access system
with increased service capability by wavelength allocation.
3 Definitions
This Recommendation makes frequent use of the terms defined in [ITU-T G.983.1], [ITU-T G.983.3]
and [ITU-T G.984.2]. For purposes of convenience, the main definitions related to the G-PON
enhancement bands are reported in this clause.
5 Conventions
None.
6 Reference architecture
Figure 1 (reproduced for convenience from Figure 5 of [ITU-T G.983.1]) shows the generic physical
configuration of an optical access network.
ONU1
Ord, Oru
ODN OLT
R/S
G.984.2_F01
ONUn
The two directions for optical transmission in the ODN are identified as follows:
– downstream direction for signals travelling from the OLT to the ONU(s);
– upstream direction for signals travelling from the ONU(s) to the OLT.
According to [ITU-T G.983.1], transmission in downstream and upstream directions can take place
on the same fibre and components (duplex/diplex working) or on separate fibres and components
(simplex working). This Recommendation covers only diplex working, i.e., bidirectional
transmission using different wavelengths over a single fibre.
There can be several types of ODN architectures to achieve the coexistence of G-PON and additional
services including next generation access (NGA) and video distribution services.
Figures 2 and 3 are reference diagrams of optical access network (OAN) architectures and assume
that wavelength blocking filters (WBF) are used when G-PON, video and NGA share the same ODN.
Note that these reference diagrams only provide reference configurations of the ODN and WBF and
are not intended to limit future designs and implementations.
7 Operating wavelength
The wavelength range of the G-PON downstream signal (single fibre system) is specified in
[ITU-T G.984.2] as 1480 nm to 1500 nm and that of the G-PON upstream signal as 1260 nm to
1360 nm. This Recommendation redefines the reserved wavelength range and specifies the tolerance
for interference signals of G-PON ONUs to enable the coexistence of G-PON and additional services
including NGA and video services.
Figure 4 and Table 1 define the wavelength allocation plan including the wavelength bands reserved
for additional services. The wavelength range of the G-PON downstream signal is referred to as the
"basic band". Reserved bands are referred to as the "enhancement band". Applications for the
enhancement band include video services and NGA services. The wavelength range for video services
remains as defined in [ITU-T G.983.3].
A guard band separates the G-PON upstream and/or basic band from the enhancement band.
Interference between signals in these two bands causes signal degradation to each. This signal
degradation must be kept to a negligible level. Wavelength blocking filters (WBFs) are used to obtain
the required isolation outside the guard band. The wavelength values specified in Table 1 take into
account guard bands that may be achievable by commercially available low-cost WBFs.
NOTE Wavelengths in the enhancement band may be used not only for downstream but also for upstream
signal transmission in the WDM scheme.
22 22 7 7 22 22
(Informative) (Informative) (Informative)
S Received power of basic band
X Maximum total power of NGA and video received in the blocking wavelength range
X/S Inside the mask (hatching area) should not cause the sensitivity of the basic band receiver to fail to meet the specified limit
NOTE – λ3 value of 1400 (Informative) may be applicable for low-water-peak fibre only.
The WDM1, WDM1r, CEx and CEMx devices can have several different configurations depending
on whether a video overlay service or an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) is provided. This
appendix presents several examples of device characteristics.
The first example given of a WDM1 filter was defined in the first approved version of this
Recommendation (released in September 2007). This WDM1 filter is hereby obsoleted, as the
wavelength plan for NGA systems has become incompatible with its definition. Its description is
retained below for historical reference.
The subsequent examples of filters (from Table I.2 to Table I.6 and Figure I.2 to Figure I.7) are termed
"WDM1r" to signify that they are revised specifications that reflect the approved newer wavelength
plan for NGA systems. There are two examples of the NGA interface: a single-fibre NGA interface
and a deprecated dual-fibre NGA interface. There are four examples of added wavelength service
ports: none, video, OTDR and video+OTDR. There are two upstream wavelength plans for the G-
PON interface that allow coexistence with NGA.
The next examples of devices (from Table I.7 to Table I.10 and Figure I.8 to Figure I.11) are termed
"CEx", and support the coexistence of NG-PON2 with legacy PON systems.
The final examples of devices (from Table I.11 to Table I.14 and Figure I.12 to Figure I.15) are termed
"CEM" to signify that they include the functions of CEx and partial wavelength multiplexer (WM)
which combine/isolate the TWDM PON and PtP WDM PON bands.
The isolation values in the following tables may be determined depending on the application and they
can be calculated using the methods described in Appendix III.
In the following tables (except for Table I.3), G-PON with reduced upstream band is considered as
an example. The values of insertion loss for G-PON with narrow upstream band are expected to be
the same.
Table I.1 shows sample parameters of the deprecated WDM1 filter that combines (downstream) and
isolates (upstream) the G-PON up/down signals and enhancement band. Figure I.1 shows the
reference diagram of WDM1.
Table I.2 shows sample parameters of the single-fibre WDM1r filter that combines (downstream) and
isolates (upstream) the G-PON up/down signals and NGA bands. Figure I.2 shows the reference
diagram of the single-fibre WDM1r.
Table I.2 – Parameters for a WDM1r with G-PON and NGA ports
Specification Value
Loss without connectors for G-PON bands < 0.8 dB (1290-1330 nm and 1480-1500 nm)
Loss without connectors for NGA bands < 1.0 dB (1260-1280 nm and 1524-1625 nm)
Isolation – COM – G-PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1280 nm and 1524-1625 nm)
Isolation – COM – NGA OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1290-1500 nm)
Maximum optical power +23 dBm
Return loss > 50 dB
Directivity > 50 dB
Figure I.2 – Reference diagram of a WDM1r with G-PON and NGA support
Table I.3 – Parameters for a WDM1rn with narrow upstream wavelength G-PON
and NGA ports
Specification Value
Loss without connectors for G-PON bands < 0.8 dB (1300-1320 nm and 1480-1500 nm)
Loss without connectors for NGA bands < 1.0 dB (1260-1280 nm and 1524-1625 nm)
Isolation – COM – G-PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1280 and 1524-1625 nm)
Isolation – COM – NGA OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1300-1500 nm)
Max optical power +23 dBm
Return loss > 50 dB
Directivity > 50 dB
Table I.4 shows sample parameters of the deprecated dual-fibre WDM1r filter that combines
(downstream) and isolates (upstream) the G-PON up/down signals and NGA bands. Figure I.4 shows
the reference diagram of the dual-fibre WDM1r.
Table I.5 shows sample parameters of the single-fibre WDM1r filter supporting OTDR capability.
The wavelength range assumed for the OTDR is referred from [ITU-T L.66]. Note that the
wavelength range of the NGA port changes when these optional ports are present. Figure I.5 shows
the reference diagram of this filter.
Table I.5 – Parameters for a WDM1r with G-PON, NGA and OTDR ports
Specification Value
Loss without connectors for G-PON bands ≤ 1.0 dB (1290-1330 nm and 1480-1500 nm)
Loss without connectors for NGA bands ≤ 1.2 dB (1260-1280 nm and 1524-1581 nm)
Loss without connectors for OTDR band ≤ 1.1 dB (1625-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – G-PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1280 and 1524-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – NGA OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1290-1500 nm and 1600-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – OTDR DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1581 nm)
Maximum optical power for G-PON or NGA ports +23 dBm
Maximum optical power for OTDR port For further study
Return loss > 50 dB
Directivity > 50 dB
Figure I.6 shows the reference diagram of the deprecated dual-fibre WDM1r with video support.
Table I.6 shows sample parameters of a single-fibre WDM1r filter supporting OTDR and video
capability. Note that the wavelength range of the NGA port changes when these optional ports are
present. Figure I.7 shows the reference diagram of this filter.
Table I.6 – Parameters for WDM1r with G-PON, RF video, NGA and OTDR ports
Specification Value
Loss without connectors for G-PON bands ≤ 1.0 dB (1290-1330 nm and 1480-1500 nm)
Loss without connectors for NGA bands ≤ 1.5 dB (1260-1280 nm and 1575-1581 nm)
Loss without connectors for OTDR band ≤ 1.1 dB (1625-1675 nm)
Loss without connectors for RF video band ≤ 1.7 dB (1550-1560 nm)
Isolation – COM – G-PON OLT DBA (See Appendix III)
(1260-1280 and 1550-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – NGA OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1290-1560 nm and 1625-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – OTDR DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1581 nm)
Isolation – COM – RF video NA (RF is downstream only)
(1260-1500 nm, 1575-1675 nm)
Maximum optical power for G-PON or NGA ports +23 dBm
Maximum optical power for OTDR port For further study
Maximum optical power for RF video port +23 dBm
Return loss > 50 dB
Directivity > 50 dB
Table I.7 shows sample parameters of a CEx supporting G-PON (reduced upstream band as an
example), XG-PON1 and NG-PON2 (wide range TWDM PON upstream band and shared spectrum
PtP WDM PON as an example). Figure I.8 shows the reference diagram of this device.
Table I.7 – Parameters for a CEx with G-PON, XG-PON1 and NG-PON2 ports
Specification Value
Loss without connectors for G-PON bands ≤ 0.8 dB (1290-1330 nm and 1480-1500 nm)
Loss without connectors for XG-PON1 bands ≤ 1.1 dB (1260-1280 nm and 1575-1581 nm)
Loss without connectors for NG-PON2 bands ≤ 1.0 dB (1524-1544 nm and 1596-1625 nm)
Isolation – COM – G-PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1280 nm and 1524-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – XG-PON1 OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1290-1560 nm and 1596-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – NG-PON2 DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1500 nm, 1550-1581 nm and 1640-1675 nm)
Maximum optical power +23 dBm
Return loss > 50 dB
Directivity > 50 dB
Table I.8 shows sample parameters of a CEx supporting G-PON (reduced upstream band as an
example), XG-PON1 and NG-PON2 (wide range TWDM PON upstream band and shared spectrum
PtP WDM PON as an example) and OTDR (with wavelength range of 1640-1660 nm as an example)
capability. Figure I.9 shows the reference diagram of this device.
Table I.9 shows sample parameters of a CEx supporting G-PON (reduced upstream band as an
example), RF video and NG-PON2 (wide range TWDM PON upstream band and shared spectrum
PtP WDM PON as an example). Figure I.10 shows the reference diagram of this device.
Table I.10 shows sample parameters of a CEx supporting G-PON (reduced upstream band as an
example), RF video, NG-PON2 (wide range TWDM PON upstream band and shared spectrum PtP
WDM PON as an example) and OTDR (with a wavelength range of 1640-1660 nm as an example)
capability. Figure I.11 shows the reference diagram of this device.
Table I.10 – Parameters for a CEx with G-PON, RF video, NG-PON2 and OTDR ports
Specification Value
Loss without connectors for G-PON bands ≤ 0.8 dB (1290-1330 nm and 1480-1500 nm)
Loss without connectors for RF video band ≤ 1.0 dB (1550-1560 nm)
Loss without connectors for NG-PON2 bands ≤ 1.1 dB (1524-1544 nm and 1596-1625 nm)
Loss without connectors for OTDR band ≤ 1.3 dB (1640-1660 nm)
Isolation – COM – G-PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1280 nm and 1524-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – RF video NA (RF is downstream only)
(1260-1544 nm, 1575-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – NG-PON2 OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1500 nm, 1550-1581 nm and 1640-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – OTDR DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1625 nm)
Table I.11 shows sample parameters of a CEMx supporting G-PON (reduced upstream band as an
example), XG-PON1, TWDM PON (wide range upstream band as an example) and PtP WDM PON
(shared spectrum as an example) capability. Figure I.12 shows the reference diagram of this device.
Table I.12 shows sample parameters of a CEMx supporting G-PON (reduced upstream band as an
example), XG-PON1, TWDM PON (wide range upstream band as an example), PtP WDM PON
(shared spectrum as an example) and OTDR (with wavelength range of 1640-1660 nm as an example)
capability. Figure I.13 shows the reference diagram of this device.
Table I.12 – Parameters for a CEMx with G-PON, XG-PON, TWDM PON,
PtP WDM PON and OTDR ports
Specification Value
Loss without connectors for G-PON bands ≤ 0.8 dB (1290-1330 nm and 1480-1500 nm)
Loss without connectors for XG-PON1 bands ≤ 1.1 dB (1260-1280 nm and 1575-1581 nm)
Loss without connectors for TWDM PON bands ≤ 1.4 dB (1524-1544 nm and 1596-1603 nm)
Loss without connectors for PtP WDM PON band ≤ 1.3 dB (1606-1625 nm)
Loss without connectors for OTDR band ≤ 1.6 dB (1640-1660 nm)
Isolation – COM – G-PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1280 nm and 1524-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – XG-PON1 OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1290-1560 nm and 1596-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – TWDM PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1500 nm, 1550-1581 nm and 1606-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – PtP WDM PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1603 nm and 1640-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – OTDR DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1625 nm)
Maximum optical power for G-PON, XG-PON, TDM +23 dBm
PON or PtP WDM PON ports
Maximum optical power for OTDR port For further study
Return loss > 50 dB
Directivity > 50 dB
Table I.13 shows sample parameters of a CEMx supporting G-PON (reduced upstream band as an
example), RF video, TWDM PON (wide range upstream band as an example) and PtP WDM PON
(shared spectrum as an example) capability. Figure I.14 shows the reference diagram of this device.
Table I.13 – Parameters for a CEMx with G-PON, RF video, TWDM PON
and PtP WDM PON ports
Specification Value
Loss without connectors for G-PON bands ≤ 0.8 dB (1290-1330 nm and 1480-1500 nm)
Loss without connectors for RF video band ≤ 1.2 dB (1550-1560 nm)
Loss without connectors for TWDM PON bands ≤ 1.1 dB (1524-1544 nm and 1596-1603 nm)
Loss without connectors for PtP WDM PON band ≤ 0.9 dB (1606-1625 nm)
Isolation – COM – G-PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1280 nm and 1524-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – RF video NA (RF is downstream only)
(1260-1544 nm and 1575-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – TWDM PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1 500 nm, 1550-1581 nm and 1606-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – PtP WDM PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1603 nm and 1640-1675 nm)
Maximum optical power for G-PON, TWDM PON or +23 dBm
PtP WDM PON ports
Maximum optical power for RF video port +23 dBm
Return loss > 50 dB
Directivity > 50 dB
Table I.14 shows sample parameters of a CEMx supporting G-PON (reduced upstream band as an
example), RF video, TWDM PON (wide range upstream band as an example), PtP WDM PON
(shared spectrum as an example) and OTDR (with a wavelength range of 1640-1660 nm as an
example) capability. Figure I.15 shows the reference diagram of this device.
Table I.14 – Parameters for a CEMx with G-PON, RF video, TWDM PON,
PtP WDM PON and OTDR ports
Specification Value
Loss without connectors for G-PON bands ≤ 0.8 dB (1290-1330 nm and 1480-1500 nm)
Loss without connectors for RF video band ≤ 1.2 dB (1550-1560 nm)
Loss without connectors for TWDM PON bands ≤ 1.3 dB (1524-1544 nm and 1596-1603 nm)
Loss without connectors for PtP WDM PON band ≤ 0.9 dB (1606-1625 nm)
Loss without connectors for OTDR band ≤ 1.5 dB (1640-1660 nm)
Isolation – COM – G-PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1280 nm and 1524-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – RF video NA (RF is downstream only)
(1260-1544 nm, 1575-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – TWDM PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1500 nm, 1550-1581 nm and 1606-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – PtP WDM PON OLT DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1603 nm and 1640-1675 nm)
Isolation – COM – OTDR DBA (see Appendix III)
(1260-1625 nm)
Maximum optical power for G-PON, TWDM PON or +23 dBm
PtP WDM PON ports
Maximum optical power for RF video port +23 dBm
Maximum optical power for OTDR port For further study
Return loss > 50 dB
Directivity > 50 dB
II.1 Introduction
Considering the possible network scenarios that allow the coexistence of G-PON, NGA and video
services, it is assumed that additional guard bands are needed at both sides of the video band to avoid
interference which could cause the degradation of video CNR performances of the video receiver. To
take the guard bands for both basic band and video into account, the wavelength range between basic
band and video may not be applicable for NGA downstream signals. Figure II.1 shows the wavelength
plan of the 1.5 μm wavelength band for these scenarios. The ranges of the guard bands depend on the
filter characteristics of the video band pass filter and the performance of the video receiver. In this
clause, two types of filters are considered. One is the integrated filter within the G-PON ONU
transceiver such as triplexer type transceiver and the other is the discrete filter outside of the G-PON
diplexer type transceiver and the video receiver. The examples of wavelength allocation and filter
characteristics for each case are provided below.
Figure II.5 – Example configuration of G-PON ONU and video ONU (Case 2)
This appendix provides guidance to implementers of WDM1r, CE and CEM components concerning
the isolation requirements. It is not appropriate to specify a single value for the isolation requirement
for each WDM1r, CE and CEM device, as it depends on the particular operational use case, so a
simple formula is provided below to enable implementers to derive indicative isolation values.
By way of example, Figure III.1 shows the assumed network topology for calculating the required
isolation for the GPON port of a WDM device enabling coexistence with XG-PON1. The GPON
ONUs are assumed to be at the maximum differential loss expected in the deployment and the
XG-PON1 ONU is at the minimum loss i.e., their relative ODN losses are equal to the maximum
expected differential loss in the ODN. Note that this does not need to be the same as the maximum
differential loss supported in [ITU-T G.984.2] and [ITU-T G.987.2] if the ODN design is such that it
limits the expected differential loss. The expected differential loss may be limited for example by
ODN component specification or by limiting drop fibre lengths.
Figure III.1 – Network topology assumed for calculating the required isolation
for the GPON port of a WDM device enabling coexistence with XG-PON1
In addition to being at the highest loss, the GPON ONUs are assumed to be transmitting at the lowest
power permitted in [ITU-T G.984.2]. The XG-PON1 ONU is transmitting at the highest power
permitted in [ITU-T G.987.2].
On the OLT side, the internal diplexer of the GPON OLT transceiver may also add some isolation
that could be taken into account if known by the implementer. This is illustrated in Figure III.2. Other
sources of intrinsic OLT isolation may also be considered e.g., any additional filtering in the Rx path
or additional filtering inserted between the WDM and the OLT. If the isolation is not known, or if a
worse case assumption is preferred, then the isolation of this diplexer (and other elements after the
WDM) may be set to zero.
To derive the required isolation, the allowed crosstalk ratio is to be calculated at the tolerable penalty
in the particular deployment scenario being considered (this is a design choice for the implementer
and is not specified by ITU-T Recommendations). The following equation, taken from
[ITU-T G.Sup39], for inter-channel crosstalk power penalty may be used to derive the allowed
crosstalk.
For a single interfering channel:
CC
r 1
PC 10 log10 1 10 10 dB (9-28)
r 1
where r is the linear extinction ratio.
Using this formula, the chart shown in Figure III.3 can be plotted from which the allowed crosstalk
for the system design penalty assumption can be extracted. This chart shows the calculation for
GPON, XG-PON1 and NG-PON2 (both 2.5G and 10G US). The source of the difference between
each system is the minimum extinction ratio specification in each case i.e., 10 dB, 8.2 dB and 6 dB
for GPON, XG-PON1/NG-PON2(2.5G) and NG-PON2(10G) respectively.
To illustrate the application of the formula, worked examples are given below:
Example 1
For a 0.5 dB penalty to GPON in a GPON and XG-PON1 coexistence scenario the permitted
inter-channel crosstalk (XT) is approximately 10 dB (from Figure III.3).
For a B+/N1 class ODN, the power ONU launch difference (∆P) is 0.5 dBm − 7 dBm = −6.5 dB.
The designed ODN loss differential (∆ODN) is 5 dB.
The post WDM isolation (IBiDi) is assumed to be 2 dB.
The bit-rate compensation factor (Bcomp) is 10log(2.5/1.25) = 3 dB.
So, the required WDM isolation (IWDM) at the GPON port for the XG-PON1 US wavelength is:
10 − (−6.5) + 5 − 2 − 3= 16.5 dB.
Example 2
For a 0.1 dB penalty to GPON in a GPON and XG-PON1 coexistence scenario, the permitted
inter-channel crosstalk (XT) is approximately 17 dB (from Figure III.3).
For a B+/N1 class ODN The power ONU launch difference (∆P) is 0.5 dBm − 7 dBm = −6.5 dB.
The designed ODN loss differential (∆ODN) is 10 dB.
The post WDM isolation (IBiDi) is assumed to be 0 dB.
The bit-rate compensation factor (Bcomp) is 10log(2.5/1.25) = 3 dB.
So, the required WDM isolation (IWDM) at the GPON port for the XG-PON1 US wavelength is:
17 − (−6.5) + 10 − 0 − 3 = 30.5 dB.
To extend the above equation for the required WDM isolation to include multichannel systems (e.g.,
NG-PON2) acting as the interferer, the number of interfering channels (N) can be included as a
parameter.
The simple analysis above assumes there is one interfering system where all the interferers are at the
same line rate and power. In the event that the three systems (e.g., GPON, XG-PON1 and NG-PON2)
are to coexist, the analysis becomes more complex and the details are for further study. In general
terms the total interfering power needs to be carefully apportioned among the various interfering
systems and wavelength channels based on their transmitter characteristics.
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