A simplified schematic of the basic components of a GPON are shown above. Venues for GPON are varied and include, commercial/multi-unit residential real estate, sporting venues, hospitals and other campus like environments, hotels, military installations and other locations requiring communication from a central source to several endpoints.
Applications for GPON include computers, analogue and VoIP phones Wi-Fi, security devices such as cameras and access control points, video conferencing, analogue and digital video Advantages of GPON architecture over a tradition structured cabling copper based LAN are impressive. Speed – data transfer rates in MBps range are superior Size – optic fibre cable is significantly smaller than copper Green – no heat generated = no HVAC, no power for splitters Flexible- smaller bend radius than copper Cost –both Op-ex and Cap-ex significantly less Lifespan -50 year vs 5-7yr lifecycle Secure –inherently more secure than copper Distance – GPON not constrained by 100 metre rule.